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Multi-plane, Multi-band image projection via Broadband Diffractive Optics

Optics 2020-02-19 v3

Abstract

We demonstrate visible and near-IR image projection via non-absorbing, multi-level Broadband Diffractive-Optical Elements (BDOEs) in 1 or more planes. By appropriate design of the BDOE topography, we experimentally demonstrate: (1) different images in different spectral bands; (2) different images in different image planes; (3) image magnification by changing the distance between the illumination source and the BDOE; (4) completely flat BDOE via an index-contrast top-coating; and (5) reflective BDOEs. All of these are accomplished with broadband illumination. Furthermore, the BDOEs are highly efficient, versatile and can be inexpensive mass manufactured using imprint-based replication techniques.

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@article{arxiv.1901.05943,
  title  = {Multi-plane, Multi-band image projection via Broadband Diffractive Optics},
  author = {Monjurul Meem and Apratim Majumder and Rajesh Menon},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.05943},
  year   = {2020}
}
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