Versatile phase stabilization technique for holographic recording of large aperture volume Bragg gratings

We present a new method for phase stabilization of a holographic recording system for volume Bragg gratings. The primary feature of this method is that it is extremely flexible and simple to integrate into an existing holographic recording setup. The setup allows for Bragg gratings with arbitrary tilt and resonant wavelength to be recorded. An analysis of the effects of phase stabilization and a method for analyzing the effectiveness of this phase stabilization approach are also introduced and successfully demonstrate its benefits.