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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Diffractive Optics
    • Nanophotonics

    Background:

    • Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are crucial for manipulating light.
    • Achieving variable optical parameters and high diffraction efficiency in DOEs remains a challenge.
    • Kinoform-based approaches offer potential for advanced DOE design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel method for generating diffractive elements with variable optical parameters and high diffraction efficiency.
    • To demonstrate the realization of zone plates with variable focusing power.
    • To show the creation of circular and linear gratings with variable deflection angles.

    Main Methods:

    • Superposition of two conjugate kinoforms to create diffractive elements.
    • Theoretical description and analysis of the superposition method.
    • Experimental fabrication and characterization of a blazed grating with a changeable period.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully generated diffractive elements with tunable optical properties.
    • Achieved high diffraction efficiency in the fabricated elements.
    • Demonstrated variable focusing power for zone plates and variable deflection angles for gratings.

    Conclusions:

    • The superposition of conjugate kinoforms is an effective method for creating advanced diffractive optical elements.
    • This technique offers a versatile platform for designing optical components with dynamically controllable parameters.
    • Potential applications in optical systems requiring adaptive light manipulation were highlighted.