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Snapshot multispectral imaging using a diffractive optical network.

Deniz Mengu^1,2,3, Anika Tabassum^1,2,3, Mona Jarrahi^1,2,3

¹Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.

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This study introduces a novel diffractive multispectral imager using deep learning. This system creates a virtual spectral filter array, enabling multispectral imaging without filters and offering polarization-insensitive operation.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Deep Learning Applications
Imaging Technology

Background:

Multispectral imaging is vital across environmental, aerospace, defense, and biomedical fields.
Traditional methods often require spectral filters or complex image recovery algorithms.
Existing systems can be bulky and sensitive to polarization.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a compact, filter-free multispectral imaging system using diffractive optical networks.
To demonstrate a deep learning-trained system capable of creating a virtual spectral filter array.
To achieve polarization-insensitive multispectral imaging across various spectral ranges.

Main Methods:

A diffractive optical network was designed and trained using deep learning.
The system creates a virtual spectral filter array at the output plane.
Numerical simulations and experimental demonstrations were performed using 3D printing.

Main Results:

The diffractive imager achieves snapshot multispectral imaging with 4, 9, and 16 spectral bands in simulations.
Experimental validation demonstrated a 4-band imager in the terahertz spectrum.
The system operates compactly (~72λm) and is polarization-insensitive.

Conclusions:

Diffractive multispectral imagers offer a transformative solution for imaging and sensing.
Their compact, power-efficient, and computation-free operation is advantageous.
These imagers are suitable for applications lacking high-density multispectral pixel arrays.