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    Researchers mathematically investigated near-field diffraction from 1D periodic structures. Squaring periodic functions with specific Fourier coefficients halves their period, creating halved-period sub-images at quarter-Talbot distances.

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    • Utilized Fourier analysis to investigate the behavior of periodic functions when squared.
    • Derived sufficient conditions for period halving based on the indices of Fourier coefficients.
    • Categorized 1D periodic structures based on their Fourier expansion forms and analyzed near-field diffraction patterns for various grating types.

    Main Results:

    • Established that squaring a periodic function halves its fundamental period if its Fourier expansion contains only odd-indexed coefficients with a minimum index difference of 2.
    • Demonstrated that excluding even-order Fourier coefficients (except the DC term) from the expansion decreases intensity contrast at quarter-Talbot distances for various gratings.
    • Showcased the generation of high-contrast sub-images of binary gratings at quarter-Talbot distances by selecting appropriate opening numbers.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented mathematical approach consistently explains quarter-Talbot images and offers new insights beyond conventional fractional Talbot formulations.
    • The findings provide a method for producing high-contrast sub-images of binary gratings, applicable in fields like lithography.
    • Understanding the role of Fourier coefficients in period halving is essential for controlling near-field diffraction patterns.