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Diffractive components: computer-generated elements

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Perspectives for Parallel Optical Interconnects

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Highly efficient diffractive optical elements (DOEs) can also be realized using modern microfabrication technologies. Computer-generated data for arbitrary phase profiles can be transformed into optical elements. These elements offer optimum design freedom and established fabrication technology.

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Herzig, H.P., Gale, M.T., Lehmann, H.W., Morf, R. (1993). Diffractive components: computer-generated elements. In: Lalanne, P., Chavel, P. (eds) Perspectives for Parallel Optical Interconnects. ESPRIT Basic Research Series. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-49264-8_5

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