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Fernando Giménez1, Walter D Furlan, Arnau Calatayud

  • 1I.U. Matemática Pura y Aplicada, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, E-46022 Valencia, Spain.

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We introduce multifractal zone plates (MFZPs), a novel diffractive lens. MFZPs enhance axial resolution and offer superior performance with polychromatic light compared to traditional lenses.

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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Diffractive Optics
  • Nanophotonics

Background:

  • Conventional diffractive lenses like Fresnel zone plates (FZPs) have limitations in resolution and polychromatic performance.
  • Fractal zone plates (FZPs) offer improved focusing properties but can be complex to design and fabricate.
  • There is a need for advanced diffractive optical elements with enhanced resolution and broadband capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new family of diffractive lenses: multifractal zone plates (MFZPs).
  • To analyze the focusing properties of MFZPs and compare them with conventional composite Fresnel zone plates.
  • To evaluate the performance of MFZPs under polychromatic illumination and assess their axial resolution capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Designing and fabricating MFZPs by combining fractal zone plates (FZPs) of different orders.
  • A typical MFZP design involves a central FZP with a first-order focal length surrounded by outer zones with a third-order focal length.
  • Experimental and theoretical examination of the focusing characteristics and resolution performance of various MFZP configurations.

Main Results:

  • MFZPs demonstrate improved axial resolution compared to conventional composite Fresnel zone plates.
  • The proposed MFZPs exhibit enhanced performance when used with polychromatic light sources.
  • Specific MFZP designs show significant advantages in terms of focusing efficiency and spot quality.

Conclusions:

  • Multifractal zone plates (MFZPs) represent a promising new class of diffractive lenses.
  • MFZPs offer a viable solution for applications requiring high axial resolution and broadband focusing.
  • Further research into MFZP design and fabrication could lead to advanced optical imaging and manipulation systems.