Optimization of computer-generated hologram in null test of sculptured surface

Ping Su*, Guoguo Kang, Qiaofeng Tan, Guofan Jin

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Abstract

Sculptured surfaces are increasingly used in design of modern compact optical systems. Null test with computer-generated hologram (CGH) using commercial interferometer is generally adopted to test sculptured surfaces. To quickly estimate the maximum line density of the null CGH and determine whether the sculptured surfaced can be null tested or not, the best fitting sphere of trie sculptured surface under test is firstly calculated and the deviation between the sculptured surface and the best fitting sphere is calculated along the normal direction of the best fitting sphere. The direction of optical axis and the optical arrangement are optimized to obtain a null CGH with minimum line density. And now the deviation between the sculptured surface and the best fitting sphere is calculated along the normal direction of the sculptured sphere, which is in accordance with the practical design of the null CGH. Simulated results show the validity of the method of the best fitting sphere, the estimated and designed maximum line density of the null CGH is accordant. Finally CGHs for null test of two sculptured surfaces are designed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology - Optical Systems and Modern Optoelectronic Instruments
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology, OIT 2009 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 19 Oct 200921 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7506
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference2009 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology, OIT 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period19/10/0921/10/09

Keywords

  • Computer-generated hologram
  • Null test
  • Sculptured surface

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