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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are crucial for broadband applications.
    • Current DOEs face challenges in maintaining high efficiency across varying wavelengths, angles, and grating periods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a general framework for dispersion engineering to design broadband DOEs.
    • To establish design rules for high-efficiency DOEs in broadband optical systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a general framework utilizing dispersion engineering for DOE design.
    • Analyzed échelette-type gratings (EGs) and their material requirements.
    • Designed prototype EGs and linked optical system specifications to material properties.

    Main Results:

    • Identified specific uncommon dispersion properties in optical materials as critical for broadband EGs.
    • Established design rules applicable to propagation delay-based DOEs, including GRIN DOEs and metagratings.
    • Demonstrated a method to connect optical system needs with EG material specifications.

    Conclusions:

    • Dispersion engineering provides a pathway to high-efficiency broadband DOEs.
    • The development of novel optical materials with tailored dispersion is essential.
    • The derived design rules unlock the potential of DOEs for diverse broadband applications.