Simulation and optimization of volume holographic imaging systems in Zemax.
We present a new methodology for ray-tracing analysis of volume holographic imaging (VHI) systems. Using the k-sphere formulation, we apply geometrical relationships to describe the volumetric diffraction effects imposed on rays passing through a volume hologram. We explain the k-sphere formulation in conjunction with ray tracing process and describe its implementation in a Zemax UDS (User Defined Surface). We conclude with examples of simulation and optimization results and show proof of consistency and usefulness of the proposed model.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, , Cambridge, MA 02139 USA. wissmann@mit.edu
Patrick
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Wissmann
Se Baek
SB
Oh
George
G
Barbastathis
D003198:Computer Simulation; D006696:Holography / Q000379:methods*; D007909:Lenses; D015233:Models, Statistical; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D012031:Refractometry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012984:Software