Design and application of diffractive optical element: a review

Yuan Xu, Changyu Wang, Yongtian Wang, Juan Liu*

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Abstract

Diffractive optical element (DOE) has the characteristics of lightweight, flexibility, and easy replication, which meet the needs of miniaturization, integration, and mass production of optical systems. They play and will continue to play an important role in multiple fields of modern optics. In application scenarios with different requirements, researchers need to flexibly apply design methods to customize DOE with specific functions. On the basis of reviewing the basic principles of DOE design, existing DOE design methods based on diffraction principle and interference principle are briefly described. Combined with the latest application progress of DOE in the field of imaging and display, the applicability of DOE design methods is elaborated. Finally, the difficulties faced in DOE design are summarized, and potential application directions in future technology are prospected.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPractical Holography XXXVIII
Subtitle of host publicationDisplays, Materials, and Applications
EditorsPierre-Alexandre J. Blanche, Seung-Hyun Lee
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510670808
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventPractical Holography XXXVIII: Displays, Materials, and Applications 2024 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 30 Jan 202431 Jan 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12910
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferencePractical Holography XXXVIII: Displays, Materials, and Applications 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period30/01/2431/01/24

Keywords

  • application
  • diffractive optical element
  • display
  • imaging
  • optimum design
  • process

Cite this

Xu, Y., Wang, C., Wang, Y., & Liu, J. (2024). Design and application of diffractive optical element: a review. In P.-A. J. Blanche, & S.-H. Lee (Eds.), Practical Holography XXXVIII: Displays, Materials, and Applications Article 129100O (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 12910). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3000168