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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
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Community
Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program
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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.