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Area of Science:

Optics
Holography
3D Display Technology

Background:

Computer-generated holography (CGH) traditionally has limited viewing zones.
Expanding the viewing angle is crucial for immersive holographic displays.

Purpose of the Study:

To widen the viewing zone in CGH using a hyperboloidal mirror.
To enable 360-degree observation of holographic 3D virtual images.

Main Methods:

Incorporating a hyperboloidal mirror after wavefront modulation by a hologram.
Developing a hologram calculation algorithm accounting for mirror reflection.
Conducting optical experiments to validate the setup.

Main Results:

Achieved a super-wide viewing zone of 360° in the azimuthal direction.
Demonstrated a 75° viewing zone in the elevation direction.
Successfully displayed 3D virtual images viewable from multiple angles.

Conclusions:

A hyperboloidal mirror effectively widens the viewing zone in CGH.
The proposed method allows for immersive, omnidirectional viewing of holographic 3D content.