The fourth generation of optics uses modulation of optical axis orientation in anisotropic materials for achieving a wide variety of optical functions. 4G optical components blend the thinness of zero-order waveplates with the high efficiency one gets with Bragg volume holographic gratings and in a broad band of wavelengths typical of conventional glass lenses, prisms, etc. (the first generation of optics). We will discuss the technology for applications in communications and astronomy. Particularly, we will present challenges and opportunities for fabrication of vector vortex waveplates and cross-waveplates for coronagraphy, and waveplate lenses — Pancharatnam-Berry phase lenses — for optical communications and imaging.
4G optics for communications and astronomy
2016-03-01
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Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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