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Full-range, complex spatial light modulator for real-time holography.

Stephan Reichelt¹, Ralf Häussler, Gerald Fütterer

¹SeeReal Technologies, Sudhausweg 5, 01099 Dresden, Germany. sre@seereal.com

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This study introduces a novel spatial light modulator (SLM) capable of independently controlling both amplitude and phase. This breakthrough enables the generation of complex optical fields for advanced optical applications.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Materials Science

Background:

Spatial light modulators (SLMs) are crucial for controlling light wavefronts.
Existing SLMs often struggle with simultaneous, independent amplitude and phase modulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a full-range complex and transmissive spatial light modulator (SLM).
To achieve simultaneous and independent amplitude and phase modulation of optical fields.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a pixelated liquid crystal display for phase-only modulation.
Employing passive polarization-sensitive components for optical field combining.
Integrating a structured half-wave plate and birefringent plate for beam manipulation.

Main Results:

Successfully generated arbitrary scalar complex optical fields.
Demonstrated simultaneous and independent amplitude and phase control.
Experimentally verified complex modulation in monochrome green operation.

Conclusions:

The proposed SLM offers a versatile platform for complex optical field generation.
This technology has potential applications in optical manipulation, imaging, and communication.