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This study introduces a hybrid approach for array illumination, using multiple medium-sized sources instead of one large laser or individual sources per gate. This method enhances homogeneity and reduces coherent noise for optical systems.

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Area of Science:

Optics
Photonics
Optical Engineering

Background:

Array illuminators supply optical gates or smart pixels with photon power or clock signals.
Current methods often use a single large laser distributed to many gates, or individual sources per gate.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and experimentally validate a hybrid approach for array illumination using multiple medium-sized sources.
To overcome limitations of single-source distribution and individual source assignment.

Main Methods:

Simulating an array of incoherent point sources using a single source and grating diffraction.
Experimentally creating a virtual source array by moving the grating during recording to destroy mutual coherence.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a hybrid illumination strategy with improved homogeneity.
Reduced coherent noise in the output array.
Showcased distributed risk of source failure as an advantage.

Conclusions:

The hybrid array illumination approach offers significant advantages over traditional methods.
This technique is suitable for applications requiring high-homogeneity and low-coherent noise optical systems.