Abstract

Transient energy coupling between two coherent beams occurs in dynamic holographic media with local and noninstantaneous responses. The physical origin of the effect is described, and an optical tracking filter based on the effect is demonstrated in a photorefractive Bi₁₂SiO₂₀ crystal.

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