Title :
Electrically controlled wavefront modulators made with domain-engineered LiNbO3 wafers
Author :
Cudney, R.S. ; Ríos, L.A. ; Escamilla, H.M.
Author_Institution :
Div. de Fisica Aplicada, Centro de Investigacion Cientifica y de Educ. Superior de Ensenada, Mexico City, Mexico
Abstract :
Low noise, electrically controlled diffusers and zone plates were made with domain-engineered LiNbO3 wafers. Diffraction-limited zone plates with efficiencies over 37% were achieved. We also present generalized zone plates for creating optical vortexes.
Keywords :
electric domains; electro-optical modulation; lenses; lithium compounds; optical vortices; zone plates; diffraction-limited zone plates; domain-engineered LiNbO3 wafers; electrically controlled diffuser; electrically controlled wavefront modulator; lenses; optical vortex; Ferroelectric materials; Light scattering; Optical devices; Optical noise; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Polarization; Refractive index; Resists; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. (CLEO). Conference on
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-795-4
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2005.202064
