摘要

Based on the theory of electromagnetically induced transparency, we study the formation of all-optical blazed transmission gratings in a coherently driven three-level atomic system using intensity-modulated images in coupling fields. Also, we analyze the feasibility of high-speed (megahertz) modulation for the induced gratings by means of image-bearing flat-top pulse trains. Consequently, continuous-wave probe fields can be efficiently and rapidly deflected in free space. When more sophisticated images are adopted, our scheme can provide further possibilities of all-optical beam splitting and fanning.