Analysis of the factors influencing the diffraction characteristics of volume holographic grating for 3D anti-counterfeiting

Volume holograms can record and reproduce three-dimensional object. Compared with planar holograms, volume holograms can improve the resolution, stereo perception and realism of anti-counterfeiting, and realize three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting. In order to improve the diffraction efficiency and anti-counterfeiting effect of volume holographic anti-counterfeiting, this paper proposes a reflection volume holographic three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting method based on photopolymer. The diffraction characteristics and influencing factors are analyzed by Kogelnik’s coupled wave theory. Based on Piazzolla’s monomer diffusion model, the effects of exposure energy and exposure intensity on refractive index modulation and diffraction efficiency were studied. The simulation results show that the reflection volume holograms can achieve a greater refractive index modulation, with higher diffraction efficiency, stronger wavelength selectivity, which enhances the effect of three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting.