Guided Waves in Alkali-Halide Films.

Abstract

The feasibility of building writeable and erasable waveguides and thin film optical elements in photodichroic materials was examined. The studies involved consideration of controllable deflection or focal length using the photodichroism of color centers in alkali-halide crystals. Material properties limiting the ultimate application and areas needing further research were identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA036495

Entities

People

  • Andreas K. Richter
  • F. Paul Carlson

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Color Centers
  • Crystals
  • Deflection
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Optical Materials
  • Thin Films
  • Waveguides

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.