DESIGN FOR POLARIZING HOLOGRAPHIC OPTICAL-ELEMENTS

We present results of the application of a three-dimensional rigorous- vector coupled-wave theory to the design of polarizing holographic opt ical elements. Two different cases have been selected-giving rise to t wo types of element, one of which is completely original. Experimental realizations were performed, The recording material was dichromated g elatin because of its outstanding performance related to diffraction e fficiency. A fair agreement between the theoretical previsions and the experimental results was achieved.