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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) offer versatile light manipulation capabilities.
    • Laser phototechnology provides a precise method for fabricating complex optical structures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize a DOE capable of transforming a point source into a linear caustic (light line).
    • To investigate the dependence of light line parameters on wavelength and source position.
    • To analyze interference patterns and explore applications in metrology.

    Main Methods:

    • Synthesis of a DOE using laser phototechnology.
    • Experimental investigation of light line characteristics (length, diameter) with varying wavelengths and source positions.
    • Analysis of interference fields (Fresnel and Poisson fringes) using geometrical interferometer theory.

    Main Results:

    • The synthesized DOE successfully transforms a point source into a bright light line along the optical axis.
    • The length and effective diameter of the light line show dependence on light source wavelength and axial movement.
    • Interference fringes were observed and explained, with conditions for white light fringe formation provided.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed DOE effectively generates a linear caustic and ring structures, demonstrating precise light control.
    • The study provides insights into the behavior of light line parameters and interference patterns.
    • The DOE has practical applications in metrology, including rectilinear control and component centering.