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9 March 2022 Shapeshifting diffractive optical devices
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Abstract
We have proved that it is possible to realize optical elements with theory-matching efficiency and practical use, reconfigurable on demand right where and when needed. I will present diffraction optical elements with efficiency equal to the theoretical efficiency can be realized by direct structuring of the surface of a photosensitive polymer, avoiding any further development step. The realized gratings and lenses can be reshaped completely while aligned in the optical setup. Grating periodicity can be changed; lenses focal length can be tuned; one optical element can be morphed into another optical element with completely different optical functionality, without affecting the alignment of the specific optical setup.
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Antonio Ambrosio "Shapeshifting diffractive optical devices", Proc. SPIE PC12023, Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XVII, PC1202306 (9 March 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2614277
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KEYWORDS
Optical components

Diffraction gratings

Lenses

Diffraction

Optical alignment

Polymers

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