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  2. Multispectrum, Spatially Addressable Polarization Interference Filter
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Abstract

We review current synthesis techniques for generating and improving birefringent filters. The relationship between wave-plate orientation and the resulting spectral output is shown to be that of a simple Fourier transform. By using this relationship and starting from the fan Sole configuration, we easily generated plate orientations providing lower sidelobe levels and improved finesse. We outline a method by which filters can be constructed to provide from 0 to 100% of the desired passband in a continuous fashion. Such a filter can be stacked to allow rapid control of any number of passbands and is shown, as an example in a novel design employing super-twisted nematic liquid crystal elements, to control a maximum of three color bands.
Format
Article
Publication Date
2002-01-01
Publication Title
Journal of the Optical Society of America A-Optics Image Science and Vision
Volume
19
Issue
11
First Page
2301
Last Page
2312
Subject
Community
Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program
Comments

This paper was published in the Journal of the Optical Society of America A and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAA.19.002301. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
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Saeed, S., & Bos, P. (2002). Multispectrum, Spatially Addressable Polarization Interference Filter. Journal of the Optical Society of America A-Optics Image Science and Vision. https://oaks.kent.edu/node/1116
Saeed, Salman, and Philip Bos. 2002. “Multispectrum, Spatially Addressable Polarization Interference Filter”. Journal of the Optical Society of America A-Optics Image Science and Vision. https://oaks.kent.edu/node/1116.
Saeed, S., and P. Bos. Multispectrum, Spatially Addressable Polarization Interference Filter. Journal of the Optical Society of America A-Optics Image Science and Vision, 1 Jan. 2002, https://oaks.kent.edu/node/1116.