1. Diffraction gratings
The first descriptions of diffractive effects induced by periodic modulation of the refractive index date back to the 17th century, with an experiment described by Scottish astronomer, mathematician and physicist James Gregory. In a letter to publisher John Collins dated May 13, 1673, he describes a diffraction experiment based on the use of a bird's feather: "Let in the sun's light by a small hole to a darkened house, and at the hole place a feather, (the more delicate and white the better for this purpose, ) and it shall directto a white wall or paper opposite to it a number of small circles and ovals, (if I mistake them not,) whereof one is somewhat white, (to wit, the middle, which is opposite to the sun,) and all the rest severally coloured. I would gladly hear his thoughts of it." We recognize in this experiment the creation...
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Bibliography
Events
SPIE, Photonics West, LASE
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International Conference on Extreme Light (ICEL)
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Standards and norms
- Optics and photonics: Drawing guidelines for optical elements and systems – Surface imperfection tolerances - NF ISO 10110-7 - 2017
- Lasers and laser-related equipment – Laser damage threshold test methods – Definitions and basic principles - NF ISO 11254-1 - 2011
- Lasers and laser-related equipment – Laser damage threshold test methods – Determining the threshold - NF ISO 11254-2 - 2011
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Patents
Multilayer dielectric diffraction gratings, Michael D. Perry, Jerald A. Britten, Hoang T. Nguyen, Robert Boyd, Bruce W. Shore, US5907436 A, 1995
Optimized dielectric reflective diffraction grating, N. Bonod, J. P. Chambaret, PCT/FR2010/052684, US 13/516,906, 2010
Dielectric coated metal diffraction grating with high reflection resistance to a femtosecond mode flow, F. Desserouer,...
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