Scattering Noise Properties of Holographic Photopolymers by Means of Real-Time Transmittance Analysis

We propose a simplified model to analyse the temporary behaviour of transmittance for holographic photopolymers, based on the existing first-harmonic diffusion theory, with assumptions of constant polymerization coefficient and negligible diffusion effect for noise gratings. By applying this model to measure real-time transmittance of our novel blue-sensitized photopolymer, the bleaching time constant of dye and polymerization rate are extracted, and the effect of the material composite on the noise property is revealed. This provides a prompt method to assess the performances of holographic photopolymers.