Advancements and Applications of Diffractive Optical Elements in Contemporary Optics: A Comprehensive Overview
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Abstract
Diffractive
optical
elements
(DOEs)
represent
a
revolutionary
advancement
in
modern
optics,
offering
unparalleled
versatility
and
efficiency
various
applications.
Their
significance
lies
their
ability
to
manipulate
light
waves
with
intricate
patterns,
enabling
functionalities
beyond
what
traditional
refractive
optics
can
achieve.
DOEs
find
widespread
use
fields
such
as
laser
beam
shaping,
holography,
communications,
imaging
systems.
By
precisely
controlling
the
phase
amplitude
of
light,
generate
complex
structures,
correct
aberrations,
enhance
performance
Moreover,
compact
size,
lightweight
nature,
potential
for
mass
production
make
them
indispensable
designing
efficient
devices
diverse
industrial
scientific
From
improving
systems
innovative
display
technologies,
continue
drive
advancements
promising
even
more
exciting
possibilities
future.
In
this
review,
critical
importance
is
illuminated
explore
profound
implications
contemporary
era.
Language: Английский
Index-Matching Two-Photon Polymerization for Enhancing Machining Accuracy of Diffractive Neural Networks
Michelle Fu,
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Xiao‐Guang Ma,
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Weihong Shen
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et al.
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 473 - 473
Published: May 12, 2025
Two-photon
polymerization
(TPP)
is
an
effective
and
rapid
method
for
prototyping
diffractive
neural
networks
(DNNs).
However,
DNNs’
accuracy
can
be
diminished
by
phase
aberrations
resulting
from
substrate
misalignment
in
fabrication.
To
address
this,
we
introduce
index-matched
two-photon
(IM-TPP)
fabricating
DNNs.
Numerical
simulations
show
that
on
tilted
substrates
improved
91.50%
to
95.00%.
Experimentally,
the
IM-TPP
process
enhances
device
3.00%
(91.67%
94.67%),
closely
matching
theoretical
simulated
of
95.03%.
Additionally,
average
multiple
batches
samples
reached
94.86%.
reduces
influence
tilt
error,
improves
performance
manufacturing
repeatability,
provides
a
new
high-precision
optical
computing
elements.
Language: Английский
Synergy between AI and Optical Metasurfaces: A Critical Overview of Recent Advances
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 442 - 442
Published: May 9, 2024
The
interplay
between
two
paradigms,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
optical
metasurfaces,
nowadays
appears
obvious
unavoidable.
AI
is
permeating
literally
all
facets
of
human
activity,
from
science
arts
to
everyday
life.
On
the
other
hand,
metasurfaces
offer
diverse
sophisticated
multifunctionalities,
many
which
appeared
impossible
only
a
short
time
ago.
use
for
optimization
general
approach
that
has
become
ubiquitous.
However,
here
we
are
witnessing
two-way
process—AI
improving
but
some
also
AI.
helps
design,
analyze
utilize
while
ensure
creation
all-optical
chips.
This
ensures
positive
feedback
where
each
enhances
one:
this
may
well
be
revolution
in
making.
A
vast
number
publications
already
cover
either
first
or
second
direction;
modest
includes
both.
an
attempt
make
reader-friendly
critical
overview
emerging
synergy.
It
succinctly
reviews
research
trends,
stressing
most
recent
findings.
Then,
it
considers
possible
future
developments
challenges.
author
hopes
broad
interdisciplinary
will
useful
both
dedicated
experts
scholarly
audience.
Language: Английский
All-Optical Diffractive Deep Neural Networks Enabled Laser-Reduced Graphene Oxide Tactile Sensor for Braille Recognition
ACS Applied Electronic Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 2049 - 2058
Published: March 15, 2024
All-optical
diffractive
deep
neural
networks
(D2NNs)
show
a
wide
range
of
applications
in
image
recognition
and
artificial
vision
due
to
their
advantages
high-speed
parallel
processing,
low
energy
consumption,
excellent
anti-interference
ability.
However,
there
is
relatively
limited
research
applying
D2NNs
for
tactile
perception.
In
this
study,
we
propose
an
automatic
Braille
method
based
on
sensors.
A
flexible
molybdenum
disulfide-doped
laser-reduced
graphene
oxide
(LRGO/MoS2)
sensor
was
fabricated
with
the
laser
direct
writing
method.
The
LRGO/MoS2
shows
sensitivity
9.8
kPa–1,
response/recovery
time
0.14/0.10
s
cyclic
stability.
can
be
employed
capture
character
information
real
convert
it
into
digital
signals
as
inputs
all-optical
D2NNs.
characters
achieved
five
diffraction
layers,
system
finally
realize
accuracy
100%
recognition.
strategy
integrating
sensors
learning
paves
path
realizing
low-cost,
fast,
accurate,
efficient
system.
Language: Английский
Terahertz optical pattern recognition with rotation and scaling enhanced by a 3D-printed diffractive deep neural network
Chenjie Xiong,
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Xudong Wu,
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Jianzhou Huang
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et al.
Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(16), P. 27635 - 27635
Published: July 8, 2024
Optical
pattern
recognition
(OPR)
has
the
potential
to
be
a
valuable
tool
in
field
of
terahertz
(THz)
imaging,
with
advantage
being
capable
image
single-point
detection,
which
reduces
overall
system
costs.
However,
this
application
is
limited
traditional
OPR
that
rotation
and
scaling
input
will
bring
about
an
offset
spot.
Here
we
demonstrate
full-diffractive
method
maintain
spot
at
fixed
position,
even
when
rotated
or
scaled,
by
using
all-optical
diffractive
deep
neural
network.
The
network
composed
two
layers
optical
elements
(DOEs)
without
4f-system,
3D-printed
all-in-one.
Experimental
results
show
our
device
can
achieve
stable
regardless
its
(from
0°
360°)
(with
ratio
from
1
1/1.9).
This
work
expected
provide
enhanced
functionality
for
compact
THz
systems
imaging
security
applications.
Language: Английский
2bit Nonlinear Diffractive Deep Neural Network (2bit ND2NN): A quantized nonlinear all-optical diffractive deep neural network implementation
Optics & Laser Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
177, P. 111120 - 111120
Published: May 6, 2024
Language: Английский
A Variational Approach to Learning Photonic Unitary Operators
Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(20), P. 35567 - 35567
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Structured
light,
light
tailored
in
its
internal
degrees
of
freedom,
has
become
topical
numerous
quantum
and
classical
information
processing
protocols.
In
this
work,
we
harness
the
high
dimensional
nature
structured
modulated
transverse
spatial
degree
freedom
to
realize
an
adaptable
scheme
for
learning
unitary
operations.
Our
approach
borrows
from
concepts
variational
computing,
where
a
search
or
optimization
problem
is
mapped
onto
task
finding
minimum
ground
state
energy
given
energy/goal
function.
We
achieve
by
pseudo-random
walk
procedure
over
parameter
space
operation,
implemented
with
optical
matrix-vector
multiplication
enacted
on
arrays
Gaussian
modes
exploiting
partial
Fourier
transforming
capabilities
cylindrical
lens
measurement.
outline
concept
theoretically,
experimentally
demonstrate
that
are
able
learn
matrices
dimensions
d
=
2,
4,
8,
16
average
fidelities
>90%.
work
advances
can
be
adapted
both
process
tomography
unknown
states
channels.
Language: Английский
Free-space and solid-matrix-media diffraction neural network masks made by two-photon lithography
Tigran Baluian,
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Daryana Pechkurova,
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A. Konovalova
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et al.
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Neural
networks
are
powerful
tools
for
solving
many
modern
problems.
One
of
the
options
optical
implementation
a
neural
network
is
diffraction
network,
which
consists
one
or
several
layers
different-sized
pixels
on
radiation
diffracts.
The
pixel
parameters
tightly
bound
with
desired
wavelength.
In
this
work,
we
printed
masks
range
using
two-photon
laser
lithography.
Applying
coordinate
stabilization
approach
and
preserving
temperature
humidity
allowed
to
print
up
10
nm
height
difference
2.3
average
surface
roughness.
Language: Английский