Complex wavefront sensing based on alternative structured phase modulation

Spatial light modulators (SLMs), which generate varying phase modulation, are widely used in coherent diffraction imaging. Random patterns are uploaded on the SLM to modulate the measured wavefront. However, a random pattern is highly complex and requires a reliable SLM. In addition, the uncorrelate...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2021-02, Vol.60 (4), p.A48
Main Authors: Li, Rujia, Cao, Liangcai
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Complexity
Diffraction patterns
Phase modulation
Signal to noise ratio
Spatial light modulators
Wave fronts
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Summary:Spatial light modulators (SLMs), which generate varying phase modulation, are widely used in coherent diffraction imaging. Random patterns are uploaded on the SLM to modulate the measured wavefront. However, a random pattern is highly complex and requires a reliable SLM. In addition, the uncorrelated terms generated from the random modulations need to be sufficiently captured using an imaging sensor with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) to avoid stagnation during iterations. We propose an alternative structured phase modulation (ASPM) method. The modulations are composed of orthogonally placed phase bars that introduce uncorrelated modulations. The ASPM modulation can act as the phase grating; in addition, the modulated intensities are concentrated, which can be captured with a high SNR. The complexity of the ASPM patterns is significantly reduced, which is helpful for utilizing the SLM to generate reliable phase modulation.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.405630