Abstract

A new look at nonlinear-optical processing that uses Fourier plane filtering is discussed. Traditional binary intensity-to-space recording (halftoning) is replaced by simple continuous phase coding. Some proof-of-principle experimental results demonstrate a superior 10³:1 input dynamic range. The phase response of the photosensitive material can be measured as an addition to this proposed technique.

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