Abstract
The problem of hologram writing with one-dimensional Gaussian beams incident on a finite crystal with finite dark conductivity is modelled for constant applied voltage and short transport length. Expressions are derived for the space-charge field during the initial linear and the final saturation stages plus a series solution covering the whole time development. It is shown that the ratio of light- to dark-carrier concentration and the ratio of crystal length to Gaussian beam width have important effects on the writing process.