Laser mirrors with dependence of phase or amplitude of reflected light on polarization under normal light incidence are proposed. Such a mirror is a combination of anisotropic element and dielectric multilayer. A metal grating of small period is suggested to use as an anisotropic element. Results of calculation and experimental testing of polarization-anisotropic mirrors are presented.
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