title: Practical implementation of the phase-quantization technique in an iterative Fourier-transform algorithm.
abstract: Implementation of the phase-quantization method in the design of computer-generated holograms (CGHs), especially binary CGHs, is a major influence on the diffraction efficiency of the CGHs. We describe the use of various quantization methods in the various steps of an iterative Fourier-transform algorithm and compare the root-mean-square (RMS) errors of the CGHs. As a result of the practical quantization technique, the most effective RMS value of a binary CGH should be decreased by at least 13% to retain maximum diffraction efficiency.
authors.affiliation: Photonics Research Centre, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798.
authors.forename: Shao Hua
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Tao
authors.forename: Xiaocong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Yuan