title: Diffractive optics and micro-optics: introduction to the feature issue.
abstract: This issue of Applied Optics features 19 articles related to the fabrication and the design of diffractive and micro-optics as well as their applications. A companion feature in the Journal of the Optical Society of America A includes papers on the modeling of diffractive elements.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jahns
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Moharam