Optimal design method for multi-layer diffractive optical elements with consideration of antireflection coatings. Issue 13 (29th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mao, Shan; Cui, Qingfeng
• Is Part Of: Journal of modern optics. Volume 65:Issue 13(2018)
• Page Start: 1554
• Page End: 1558
• Publication Date: 2018-07-29
• Subjects: Optical system design -- diffractive optics -- antireflection coatings -- diffraction efficiency -- PIDE; Optics -- Periodicals; 535
• DOI: 10.1080/09500340.2018.1455919
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-0340

Abstract

Abstract: An optimal design method for multi-layer diffractive optical elements (MLDOEs) is put forward with consideration of antireflection coatings in actual applications of hybrid optical systems. Taking this method into account for optimal design, it can ensure 100% diffraction efficiency at the designed wavelengths and maximum polychromatic integral diffraction efficiency over the whole waveband. In addition, it can be obtained not only for mechanical durability of soft polymers improvements but increase antireflection coatings functions for hybrid optical systems. Finally, an example for optimal design algorithm process and simulation of MLDOEs used in visible waveband is presented. The results show that this optimal method perfects the MLDOEs design on the basic theory with great practicability for MLDOEs design.