Inverse computation of phase masks for two-layer diffractive optic element system

Alastair D. McAulay

doi:10.1117/12.450930

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27 November 2002 Inverse computation of phase masks for two-layer diffractive optic element system

Alastair D. McAulay

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Proceedings Volume 4789, Algorithms and Systems for Optical Information Processing VI; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450930
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2002, Seattle, WA, United States

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The inverse computation for the design of phase masks in two layers is investigated and a novel algorithm presented. Phase masks are also referred to as phase-only holograms or diffractive optic elements (DOE). A two layer system can transform an arbitrary specified light field at an input plane to a desired light field at an output plane. The light field includes both intensity and phase. Such a system can be cascaded for higher level functionality. There are two computations involved. The first computes a sensitivity matrix symbolically. The elements of the matrix hold the variation in each element at the output plane with variation in each element of both phase screens. An element of this matrix is provided for reference. The second algorithm iteratively updates the phase screen values to bring the output field to that desired. On each iteration, the algorithm performs a forward computation from input to output. The phase values are updated using the sensitivity matrix and the error at the output relative to that desired. A unique solution is not required, only one that provides the required transformation from input plane to output plane.

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Alastair D. McAulay "Inverse computation of phase masks for two-layer diffractive optic element system", Proc. SPIE 4789, Algorithms and Systems for Optical Information Processing VI, (27 November 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450930

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