title: Analysis of wavefront errors introduced by encoding computer-generated holograms.
abstract: The fabrication of computer-generated holograms (CGH) by e-beam or laser-writing machine specifically requires using polygon segments to approximate the continuously smooth fringe pattern of an ideal CGH. Wavefront phase errors introduced in this process depend on the size of the polygon segments and the shape of the fringes. In this paper, we propose a method for estimating the wavefront error and its spatial frequency, allowing optimization of the polygon sizes for required measurement accuracy. This method is validated with computer simulation and direct measurements from an interferometer.
authors: Wenrui
authors: W
authors: Cai
authors: Ping
authors: P
authors: Zhou
authors: Chunyu
authors: C
authors: Zhao
authors: James H
authors: JH
authors: Burge