Multilayer Anisotropic Thin Film with a Twist
ISSN: 1829-1171
Submitted: 2026-07-17
Natural Sciences, Physics, 2026
TWO-DIMENSIONAL POLARIZATION PATTERNS FOR HOLOGRAPHIC RECORDING
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Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) polarization pattern is achieved by the interference of two pairs of beams with perpendicular planes of incidence and orthogonal circular polarizations. Imposing a phase shift of π/2 between consecutive beams contains the amplitude modulation of the optical field in the superposition region and, thus, pure 2D polarization patterns are created. The recording of this interference field in a polarization sensitive material creates reconfigurable 2D periodic microstructure with peculiar diffraction properties.