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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Imaging Systems
    • Micro-optics

    Background:

    • Multifocal imaging presents significant challenges in achieving extended depth of field.
    • Traditional imaging systems are often limited by a narrow depth of focus (DOF).
    • Developing compact and efficient multifocal projection systems is crucial for advanced applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present an ultra-thin multifocal integral LED-projector design.
    • To overcome the limitations of single-focal depth of focus in projection systems.
    • To demonstrate a novel approach for achieving high optical integration and efficiency.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a two-layer aspherical microlens array (MLA) with a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.3 as sub-channel projectors.
    • Defined central-projection constraints for size and projection distance to prevent image tailoring loss.
    • Performed depth of focus (DOF) analysis for the MLA and sub-lenses.
    • Employed the radial basis function image warping method for multifocal sub-image acquisition.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully realized three types of multifocal integral projection, expanding DOF capabilities.
    • Developed a prototype projector with a thickness under 4 mm.
    • Achieved high optical integration precision and improved optical efficiency through optimized sub-lens design.
    • Verified the effectiveness of the method and design through extensive simulations and experiments.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed ultra-thin multifocal integral LED-projector effectively breaks traditional DOF limitations.
    • The design based on aspherical microlens arrays offers a viable solution for compact, high-efficiency multifocal imaging.
    • The developed method demonstrates significant potential for advanced projection and imaging applications.