A method for uniformizing a Fourier spectrum is presented for optical
holographic storage. The input pattern is modulated by an optimized ph
ase mask, which can be designed by using amplitude-phase retrieval alg
orithms. The spectral amplitude distribution in the aperture of the re
cording medium is uniformized by the diffraction effect of the phase m
ask. Simulation results show that the uniformity is greatly improved.
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