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Design theories and performance limits of diffractive superresolution elements with the highest sidelobe suppressed
Haitao Liu1, Yingbai Yan, Guofan Jin
1State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instruments, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China. liuht00@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn
Summary
This study presents new theories for designing diffractive super-resolution elements (DSEs) for optical data storage. These theories enable the creation of DSEs with optimally suppressed sidelobes, improving data storage capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Information Storage Technologies
Background:
- Diffractive super-resolution elements (DSEs) are crucial for advancing optical data storage.
- Current DSE design methods face limitations in achieving optimal sidelobe suppression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop novel theories for designing DSEs with maximally suppressed sidelobes.
- To establish performance benchmarks for hybrid-type DSEs.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing linear programming to find globally optimal solutions for hybrid-type filters.
- Developing and applying new design theories for DSEs.
Main Results:
- The presented theories allow for the design of DSEs with the highest possible sidelobe suppression.
- Globally optimal performance limits for hybrid-type DSEs were determined.
- The new design theories demonstrate clear advantages over existing methods.
Conclusions:
- The developed theories provide a pathway to superior DSEs for optical data storage.
- This work sets new standards for sidelobe suppression in DSE design.