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  • Fabricated hexagonal DOEs and experimentally evaluated their performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Hexagonal grids provide more accurate wave propagation simulations compared to Cartesian grids.
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    • The hexagonal sampling scheme overcomes limitations associated with anisotropic sampling in Cartesian grids.

    Conclusions:

    • Hexagonal grids offer a superior approach for DOE design and fabrication, improving imaging fidelity.
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