Design and simulation of diffractive optical components in fast optical imaging systems

Alois M. Herkommer; René Reichle; Matthias Häfner; Christof Pruss

doi:10.1117/12.896837

21 September 2011 Design and simulation of diffractive optical components in fast optical imaging systems

Alois M. Herkommer, René Reichle, Matthias Häfner, Christof Pruss

Proceedings Volume 8167, Optical Design and Engineering IV; 816708 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896837
Event: SPIE Optical Systems Design, 2011, Marseille, France

Abstract

Recent lithographic technologies allow for the fabrication of high period diffractive structures on planar and curved optical surfaces with high precision. Such diffractive surfaces offer the optical designer extra degrees of freedom, which are of special importance for optical systems, where light collection efficiency is important. We illustrate the usage and benefit of diffractive elements within fast optical systems in various applications. For these hybrid design classes it is mandatory to include the realistic as-built performance of the employed diffractive elements into the design phase. Correspondingly we present simulation techniques to include fabrication specific diffraction efficiencies and stray light into the optimization and evaluation process.

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Alois M. Herkommer, René Reichle, Matthias Häfner, and Christof Pruss "Design and simulation of diffractive optical components in fast optical imaging systems", Proc. SPIE 8167, Optical Design and Engineering IV, 816708 (21 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896837

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