Calculation of the transmittance function of a multilevel diffractive optical element considering multiple internal reflections

  • Hwi Kim*
  • , Byoungho Lee
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A new method for calculating the transmittance function of a multilevel diffractive optical element is described. Multiple internal reflections in the diffractive optical element induce phase and amplitude modulation errors that deviate from the conventional transmittance function model. A transmittance function model of a multilevel diffractive optical element is devised, taking these multiple internal reflections into account. The results show that a surface relief profile of a multilevel diffractive optical element without phase modulation errors can be constructed based on the proposed model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2671-2682
Number of pages12
JournalOptical Engineering
Volume43
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Nov
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diffractive optical element
  • Multiple internal reflections
  • Transmittance function

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • General Engineering

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