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Fast calculation of spherical computer generated hologram using spherical wave spectrum method.

Boaz Jessie Jackin¹, Toyohiko Yatagai

¹Center for Optics Research and Education, Utsunomiya University, Utsunomiya, Japan. jackin@opt.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp

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A new, efficient method for generating spherical holograms using spectral domain wave propagation is introduced. This technique significantly speeds up calculations for computer-generated holography, enabling successful hologram creation and reconstruction.

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Area of Science:

Computational optics
Holography
Wave propagation

Background:

Computer-generated holography (CGH) is essential for digital 3D display technologies.
Efficient calculation methods are crucial for real-time holographic applications.
Spherical wave propagation presents unique computational challenges compared to planar waves.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel, fast calculation method for computer generation of spherical holograms.
To develop a spectral propagation formula for spherical coordinates.
To demonstrate the method's efficiency and accuracy through simulations and reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Derivation of spherical wave spectrum and transfer function from scalar wave equation boundary value solutions.
Development of a spectral propagation formula analogous to the angular spectrum method.
Implementation of a numerical method with N(logN)^2 computational complexity for N sampling points.

Main Results:

The proposed spectral propagation method accurately models spherical wave propagation.
Simulations verified the correctness and efficiency of the calculation method.
A spherical hologram of a spherical object was successfully generated and reconstructed.

Conclusions:

The developed method offers a significant speed improvement for spherical hologram computation.
This approach is suitable for real-time computer-generated holography applications.
The method validates the use of spectral domain analysis for spherical wave propagation.