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    This study introduces a new method to retrieve optical field amplitude and phase without prior assumptions. It uses intensity measurements and optimization for accurate complex field reconstruction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Computational Imaging
    • Wavefront Sensing

    Background:

    • Traditional optical phase retrieval methods often require assumptions about the field's amplitude in a specific plane, limiting their applicability.
    • Accurate characterization of optical fields, including both amplitude and phase, is crucial for various applications in imaging and metrology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel approach for retrieving the complete complex optical field (amplitude and phase) without making prior assumptions about the amplitude.
    • To enable accurate reconstruction of the optical field in a desired plane using only intensity measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • The proposed method utilizes intensity measurements from two or more spatially separated planes.
    • A nonlinear optimization algorithm is employed to retrieve the phase information within the measurement planes.
    • The complex field in the desired plane is then calculated through straightforward wave propagation.

    Main Results:

    • Simulation results demonstrate the capability of the algorithm to successfully retrieve both amplitude and phase of an optical field.
    • The study examines the convergence properties of the nonlinear optimization algorithm, indicating its robustness.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed technique offers a robust and assumption-free method for optical field characterization.
    • This approach expands the possibilities for accurate amplitude and phase retrieval in optical metrology and imaging systems.