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.
Wissmann
Patrick
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, , Cambridge, MA 02139 USA. wissmann@mit.edu
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Se Baek
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Barbastathis
George
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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