Open AccessSimulation and optimization of volume holographic imaging systems in Zemax^®
Author(s) -
Patrick Wissmann,
Se Baek Oh,
George Barbastathis
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.007516
Subject(s) - zemax , ray tracing (physics) , holography , optics , distributed ray tracing , volume hologram , volume (thermodynamics) , computer science , zernike polynomials , beam tracing , wavefront , physics , software , quantum mechanics , programming language
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.