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    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Holography

    Background:

    • Tracing finite rays through optical systems with holographic optical elements (HOEs) is a known challenge.
    • Existing literature often lacks detailed methods for determining ray direction exiting generalized HOEs.
    • Current methods may be limited by assumptions of perfect reference and object beams during HOE construction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a practical and detailed method for tracing finite rays through holographic optical elements (HOEs).
    • To address the mechanism for determining the direction of a ray leaving a generalized HOE.
    • To develop a ray-tracing approach not restricted to HOEs produced with perfect beams.

    Main Methods:

    • A lookup table approach is detailed for finite ray tracing.
    • The method facilitates the determination of ray direction through generalized HOEs.
    • The construction geometry is not limited to perfect reference and object beams.

    Main Results:

    • A practical lookup table method for finite ray tracing in HOE systems is successfully presented.
    • The method provides a mechanism for determining ray direction exiting generalized HOEs.
    • The approach accommodates HOEs constructed with non-ideal reference and object beams.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed lookup table method offers a robust solution for finite ray tracing in complex HOE systems.
    • This technique enhances the analysis of optical systems incorporating generalized holographic optical elements.
    • The findings extend the applicability of ray-tracing methodologies to HOEs produced under various conditions.