title: Optimizing holographic data storage using a fractional Fourier transform.
abstract: We demonstrate a method to optimize the reconstruction of a hologram when the storage device has a limited dynamic range and a minimum grain size. The optimal solution at the recording plane occurs when the object wave has propagated an intermediate distance between the near and far fields. This distance corresponds to an optimal order and magnification of the fractional Fourier transform of the object.
authors: Department of Electrical Engineering, Princeton University, Olden Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USA.
authors: Nicolas C
authors: NC
authors: Pégard
authors: Jason W
authors: JW
authors: Fleischer