title: Multilayer array illuminators with binary phase plates at fractional Talbot distances.
abstract: We describe a Talbot array illuminator made of cascaded binary phase plates located at fractional Talbot distances. We compare the performance of such an illuminator with a conventional single-layer Talbot array illuminator in terms of compression ratio and technical feasibility.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hamam
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: de Bougrenet de Latocnaye