High order aberration and straylight evaluation after cataract surgery with implantation of an aspheric,aberration correcting monofocal intraocular lens

·AIM: To evaluate the quality of vision in respect to high order aberrations and straylight perception after implantation of an aspheric, aberration correcting,monofocal intraocular lens(IOL).·METHODS: Twenty-one patients(34 eyes) aged 50 to83 y underwent cataract surgery with implantation of an aspheric, aberration correcting IOL(Tecnis ZCB00,Abbott Medical Optics). Three months after surgery they were examined for uncorrected(UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA), contrast sensitivity(CS)under photopic and mesopic conditions with and without glare source, ocular high order aberrations(HOA, Zywave II) and retinal straylight(C-Quant).· RESULTS: Postoperatively, patients achieved a postoperative CDVA of 0.0 log MAR or better in 97.1% of eyes. Mean values of high order abberations were +0.02±0.27(primary coma components) and-0.04 ±0.16(spherical aberration term). Straylight values of the C-Quant were 1.35±0.44 log which is within normal range of age matched phakic patients. The CS measurements under mesopic and photopic conditions in combination with and without glare did not show any statistical significance in the patient group observed(P ≥0.28).· CONCLUSION: The implantation of an aspherical aberration correcting monofocal IOL after cataractsurgery resulted in very low residual higher order aberration(HOA) and normal straylight.

Visual and optical performance of eyes with different corneal spherical aberration implanted with aspheric intraocular lens

AIM: To compare the visual and optical performance of eyes with different corneal spherical aberration (SA) implanted with spherical aberration-free intraocular lens (IOLs). METHODS: Thirty-six patients with different corneal SA had phacoemulsification with implantation of spherical aberration-free IOLs. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to the value of preoperative corneal SA. Eyes with corneal SA <0.10 mu m were assigned to group A, those with 0.10 <= corneal SA <0.20 mu m to Group B, and those with 0.20 <= corneal SA <0.35 mu m to Group C. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), contrast sensitivity, corneal SA, total ocular aberrations, and depth of focus were recorded 3 months postoperatively. Distance-corrected near and intermediate visual acuity was studied to measure depth of focus. RESULTS: BCVA and contrast sensitivity were similar between groups. There were no significant differences in distance-corrected near or intermediate visual acuity. Corneal SA was similar before and 3 months after surgery in the 3 groups. With a 5.0mm pupil diameter, root mean square values for total ocular higher-order aberrations (HOAs) were lower in groups A and B than in group C. Total ocular SA was lower in group A than in groups B and C. SA was also lower in group B than in group C. Coma and trefoil were similar between the groups. CONCLUSION: Implantation of spherical aberration-free IOLs in eyes with different corneal SA results in similar visual performance at BCVA, contrast sensitivity and depth of focus.

Visual function and higher order aberration after implantation of aspheric and spherical multifocal intraocular lenses:a meta-analysis

AIMTo assess the visual outcomes of aspheric multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) compared with spherical multifocal IOL after cataract surgery.

Higher order aberration comparison between two aspherical intraocular lenses: MC6125AS and Akreos advanced optics

AIM: To compare higher order aberrations in two aspherical intraocular lenses(IOLs): Akreos advanced optics(AO) and Dr. Schmidt Microcrystalline 6125 aspheric anterior surface(MC6125AS) with each other. METHODS: Forty eyes of 39 patients underwent phacoemulsification and Akreos AO and MC6125 AS were implanted in their eyes in a random manner. Three months post-operatively, higher order aberrations including spherical aberration, coma aberration, and total aberrations were measured and compared.RESULTS: The total aberration was 0.24±0.17 in eyes with Dr. Schmidt and 0.20 ±0.01 in eyes with Akreos AO(P =0.361). The mean of coma aberration was 0.17 ±0.21 and 0.09 ±0.86 in Dr. Schmidt and Akreos lenses,respectively(P =0.825). Total spherical aberration was almost the same in both groups(mean: 0.05, P =0.933).Best corrected visual acuity in Akreos AO(0.10±0.68) and Dr. Schmidt(0.09±0.67) did not differ significantly(P =0.700). CONCLUSION: There is no statistically significant difference in the higher order aberrations between these two aspherical lenses.

Aberration changes of the corneal anterior surface following discontinued use of rigid gas permeable contact lenses

AIM: To record aberrations with a corneal topographic device on the anterior surface of the cornea at different time-points prior to wearing and following discontinued use of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. The effect of wearing RGP on the anterior surface of the cornea was discussed to provide guidance for clinical refractive error correction.METHODS: The study objects were 24 eyes from 24 patients. All patients underwent identical examination procedures prior to lens use, as well as afterwards, including slit-lamp examination, non-contact tonometer measurement, computer optometry and corneal curvature measurement, subjective refraction test, and corneal topography analysis. The patients wore contact lenses everyday for 1 month and then discontinued. Corneal topographies were recorded at certain time points of 30 minutes, 1 day, 3, 7 and 14 days following use.RESULTS: Total corneal aberration at each time point following discontinued use of RGP contact lenses was less than the time point prior to use. Detailed results were as follows: root mean square (RMS) (pre)=(1.438± 0.328)μm, RMS (30 minutes) =(1.076 ±0.355)μm, RMS (1 day) =(1.362 ±0.402)μm, RMS (3 days) =(1.373 ±0.398)μm, RMS (7 days) =(1.387 ±0.415)μm, and RMS (14 days) = (1.430±0.423)μm. Results showed that at 30 minutes after discontinued use of RGP contact lenses, almost all 2 ndand 3 rd-order aberrations change. Quadrafoil Z10 and spherical Z12 of the 4 th-order were also changed. Alterations to Z5, Z6, and Z12 at 1 day after discontinued use were significant differences compared with the time period prior to RGP use: Z5 and Z6 decreased, and Z12 increased slightly. Z5 and Z6 remained decreased at 3 days after discontinued use, but Z9 and Z10 continued to increase and Z12 returned to levels prior to RGP use. At 14 days after discontinued use, all aberrations were notsignificantly different from the values prior to use.CONCLUSION: The use RGP contact lenses greatly reduced total aberration of the anterior surface of the cornea. Changes to 2 ndand 3 rd-order aberrations (including Z3, Z4, Z5, Z6, Z7, and Z8) were more significant. Following discontinued use of RGP contact lenses, the majority of lower order aberrations returned to original levels in a short period of time. During this process, a transient higher order aberration appeared, but all changes disappeared within 14 days after discontinued use of RGP contact lenses.

Personalized aspheric intraocular lens implantation based on corneal spherical aberration: a review

With the evolution of cataract surgery from visual rehabilitation to refractive surgery, aspheric intraocular lenses(IOLs) are being increasingly used in the field of ophthalmology. This increased use can be attributed to negative or zero spherical aberrations with unique optical designs, which counteract some of the positive spherical aberrations of the cornea. These alterations reduce the total spherical aberration of human eyes and improve the visual acuity in patients with cataract postoperatively. At present, various types of aspheric IOLs are used worldwide. Although the implantation of aspheric IOL is beneficial to the patients who need correction of spherical aberrations, much controversy is still associated with ocular residual spherical aberrations that facilitate the best visual quality for patients postoperatively. In order to provide reference for future clinical work and scientific research, this report reviews the relationship between the ocular residual spherical aberration of human eyes and visual quality.

Analytical model for thermal lensing and spherical aberration in diode side-pumped Nd:YAG laser rod having Gaussian pump profile

In this paper, according to the temperature and strain distribution obtained by considering the Gaussian pump profile and dependence of physical properties on temperature, we derive an analytical model for refractive index variations of the diode side-pumped Nd：YAG laser rod. Then we evaluate this model by numerical solution and our maximum relative errors are 5% and 10% for variations caused by thermo–optical and thermo–mechanical effects; respectively. Finally, we present an analytical model for calculating the focal length of the thermal lens and spherical aberration. This model is evaluated by experimental results.

Clinical study inpatient-reported outcomes after binocular implantation of aspheric intraocular lens of different negative spherical aberrations

Objective: To compare patient-reported outcomes after implantation of the ZA9003 intraocular lens(IOLs), or the MCX11 ASP IOLs or the spherical IOLs(HQ-201HEP). Methods: Prospective nonrandomized controlled trial was used. A total of 105 patients(210 eyes) were divided into three groups according to the type of IOLs: ZA9003(35 patients, 70 eyes), MCX11 ASP(35 patients, 70 eyes) or HQ-201HEP(35 patients, 70 eyes). The main outcome was scores of Catquest nine-item short-form questionnaire. Additional outcome was best corrected visual acuities, spherical aberration(SA) and total higher-order aberrations(HOAs). Results: The global score was significantly lower in the spherical IOL group than the aspherical IOL group of-020 μm SA(P < 0.05) and the aspherical IOL group of-027 μm SA(P < 0.05), and no significant difference was found in the global score between the aspherical IOL group of-020 μm SA than the aspherical IOL group of-027 μm SA(P > 0.05). Significant differences were also found in question 2, question 5, question 6 and question 8 between the spherical IOLs and the aspherical IOLs. Conclusion: Implantation of an aspherical IOL could improve vision-related quality of life compared with a spherical IOL. However, there were no statistically significant differences in vision-related quality of life between aspheric IOLs with different negative spherical aberrations.

Effect of incision types for Artisan phakic intraocular lens implantation on ocular higher order aberrations

AIM： To evaluate the effect of incision types for Artisan phakic intraocular lens （PIOL） implantation on ocular higher-order aberrations （HOAs）.METHODS： A retrospective review was conducted of the patients who had undergone Artisan PIOL implantation for the correction of myopia and followed up for at least 6mo. Patients are classified into 2 groups considering the incision type： cornea group with patients undergone clear corneal incision; sclera group with patients undergone sclera tunnel incision. All patients with postoperative astigmatism of under 1 diopter （D） were included to minimize the effect of residual astigmatism on postoperative HOAs. Visual acuity, special equivalents, astigmatism, predictability （±1 D from target refraction）, HOAs （coma, trefoil, spherical aberration）, and corneal endothelial counts were analyzed preoperatively and 6mo postoperatively.RESULTS： At the postoperative 6mo, all patients of both groups achieved uncorrected visual acuity of 16/20 or better, and significantly decreased the spherical equivalents compared with preoperative values. The predictability of refractive correction was 96% in the former, and 94% in the latter. Unlike the sclera group, preoperative astigmatism decreased significantly in cornea group at postoperative 6mo. The HOAs increased significantly at postoperative 6mo compared to the preoperative values in both groups, and the root mean square （RMS） total and trefoil wavefront aberration of cornea group were significantly higher than those of sclera group.CONCLUSION： Although corneal incision significantly reduces preexisting astigmatism, the postoperative 6mo of total RMS and trefoil aberration change may deteriorate the visual quality after Artisan PIOL implantation.

The effects of implantable collamer lens implantation on higher order aberrations

AIM: To evaluate the changes in higher order aberrations(HOAs) after implantable collamer lens(ICL;Staar Surgical, Nidau, Switzerland) implantation. METHODS: Totally 30 eyes of 18 patients with myopia were included in this study with an average age of 25.77y(min: 21, max: 40). Refraction, uncorrected distance visual acuity(UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA), HOAs(entire, corneal and internal) were evaluated preoperatively and three months postoperatively. Ocular aberrations were measured by using iT race(Tracey Technology, Houston, Texas, USA). SPSS(IBM Corp. Released 2013. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 22.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp) was used for the statistical analysis and the interpretation of the data. P values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The preoperative mean spherical power was -9.01 D(min:-5.00, max:-13.00) and the mean cylindrical error was -2.40 D(min:-0.50, max:-4.75). The postoperative mean residual spherical power was -0.73 D(min:-0.20, max:-1.75) and the mean cylindrical error was -0.89 D(min:-0.18, max:-2.09). Analyses were made on root mean square(RMS) values of total HOAs(tH OAs), spherical aberration, coma and trefoil as entire, corneal and internal components. The differences in entire t HOAs and in internal t HOAs were significant. There was no significant change found in spherical aberrations. The differences in entire coma and in internal coma were significant. There was no significant change found in corneal coma. With respect to trefoil, the only significant difference was in internal trefoil. CONCLUSION: The ICL implantation corrects the refractive error successfully and changes entire and internal HOAs of the eye.

Evaluation of the Consistency of Total Spherical Aberration before and after Aspherical Intraocular Lens Implantation

Purpose:.To analyze the consistency between preoperatively estimated and postoperatively measured total spherical aberration and to evaluate the feasibility of personalized selection of an aspherical intraocular lens(IOL) based on the corneal spherical aberration measured by the Scheimpflug photography system(Pentacam).Methods:.A total of 47 patients.(82 eyes).with age-related cataract received a comprehensive ophthalmologic examination..Corneal spherical aberration was measured by using the Scheimpflug photography system. Patients with corneal spherical aberration ≤0.3 μm were implanted with a zero-spherical aberration advanced optics(AO) aspherical intraocular lens and those with corneal spherical aberration >0.3 μm received a Tecnis ZA9003 aspherical lens(-0.27 μm spherical aberration). Preoperative total remnant spherical aberration was estimated and actual total spherical aberration was measured 3months postoperatively. The consistency between preoperative and postoperative spherical aberration was analyzed by t-test,correlation analysis, and Blant-Altman plots.Results: The estimated and measured values of total spherical aberration were(0.189±0.151) μm and(0.141±0.131) μm,with a statistical difference(t=5.347,P<0.01). For 45 eyes implanted with AO lenses, preoperatively estimated and postoperatively measured total spherical aberration were(0.268±0.137) μm and(0.214 ±0.103) μm. For 37 eyes implanted with Tecnis ZA9003, preoperative estimate of total spherical aberration was(0.092±0.103) μm and postoperative measured value was(0.054±0.106) μm. Statistical significance was noted, as was a positive linear correlation between preoperative and postoperative values(γ=0.846,P<0.01). Bland-Altman analysis showed high consistency between the estimated and measured spherical aberration.Conclusion: The estimated total spherical aberration measured preoperatively differed from the value measured postoperatively, but the two values showed good agreement. It is clinically feasible to conduct personalized selection of asphericalIOL based on Scheimpflug photography system(Pentacam) to measure corneal spherical aberration.

Aberration-free two-thin-lens systems based on negative-index materials

Since the complete correction of all five monochromatic Seidel aberrations for a singlet lens with random shape or a two-thin-lens system is unprocurable merely by using the conventional positive-index materials both in theory and practice, this paper proposes that when one or both of the two lenses is/are made from negative-index materials, an imaging system composed of a pair of spherical thin lenses is possible to form a real image, in air, free from all five monochromatic Seidel aberrations. The calculated numerical solutions to the structural parameters of such lens systems possessing superior performance are provided and examples of them are illustrated for the given combinations of the two lenses＇ refractive indices, including an ultimately-remote imaging system.

Effect of High-Order Aberrations and Satisfaction on Cataract Patients Implanted with Four Types of AcrySof Blue Light Filtering Intraocular Lens

Objective: The objective is to evaluate the visual acuity, high-order aberrations and satisfaction in the cataract patients with the implantation of different types of AcrySof blue light filtering intraocular lens, which would provide the clinical guidance for the selection of individualized intraocular lens. Methods: From January 2019 to December 2020, the patients with age-related cataract in Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital were equally randomized to be divided into four groups. 20 patients (20 eyes) were implanted with AcrySof (SN60WF), which was the blue light filtering single focus group;20 patients (20 eyes) were implanted with blue light filtering aspheric multifocal intraocular lens (AcrySof ReSTOR IOL +3.0D, SN6AD1), which was the multifocal intraocular lens group;20 patients (20 eyes) were implanted with aspheric astigmatism correction intraocular lens (Toric SN6AT), which was the astigmatism group;20 patients (20 eyes) were implanted with blue filtering aspheric multifocal astigmatism correction intraocular lens (AcrySof ReSTOR IOL +2.5D IQ, SV25T0), which was the ART group. Three months after the operation, the patients were followed up with slit lamp to check the visual acuity, including uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA), uncorrected near visual acuity (UCNVA), best corrected distance visual acuity, (BCDVA);the questionnaire surveys on the satisfaction of different intraocular lens implantation (far and near vision, glare, halo and abnormal visual symptoms);the iTrace visual function analyzer was used to check the total high-order aberrations (spherical aberration, wisdom aberration and Clover aberration) in the 3 mm pupil diameter. Results: Three months after cataract surgery, American Simplified version of questionnaire survey showed that the scores of near removing glasses in the multifocal group and the ART group were significantly better than those in the single focus group and the astigmatism group (P < 0.05);there was no significant difference in the satisfaction of far removing glasses, glare and halo in each group (P > 0.05). Three months after cataract surgery, there were statistically significant differences about UCDVA, BCDVA and UCNVA among the four groups (F = 18.189, P < 0.001), the UCNVA in the multifocal group and ART group was significantly better than that in the single focus group and the astigmatism group (P < 0.01). The difference of higher-order aberrations (total higher-order aberrations, wisdom aberrations, spherical aberrations, clover aberrations) was no statistically significant among the four groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Different types of AcrySof blue light filtering intraocular lens implantation could improve the far vision and satisfaction of cataract patients, without different higher-order aberrations. Multifocal intraocular lens and ART intraocular lens could significantly improve the far vision of patients and reduce the dependence on near glasses.

EFFECT OF SHORT-TERM SOFT CONTACT LENS WEAR ON HUMAN OCULAR ABERRATIONS

Objective To evaluate the effect of short-term soft contact lens （SCLs） wearing on human ocular aberrations （ HOA ）. Methods This prospective study included 50 eyes of 50 young volunteers wearing SCLs for 1 month. The ocular aberrations were measured by Allegretto Wavefront Analyzer. The root-mean-square （RMS） values of the general （RMSG） , higher-order （RMSH） , first to sixth order （ RMS1 to RMS6） and aberration coefficients were analyzed. Results There were no significant differences in the mean values of RMSG, RMSH, RMS1 to RMS6 （ P 〉 0. 05 ） and changes of absolute values of aberration coefficients between baseline and various visits after SCLs discontinuation. However, at d I after the discontinuation of SCLs, changes in coefficient values of the third-order aberrations （ C6 to C9 ） were slightly higher than others, and C7 was the highest. The increase factors of RMS values were higher at 1 week and lower at the 2 week visit after SCLs discontinuation. The uniformity of dominating type in HOA and the corneal topography form was both about 60% after discontinuation of SCLs. The corneal thickness increased after SCLs wear and gradually decreased to baseline until 1 month discontinuation of SCLs. Conclusion The effect of short-term SCLs wear on human ocular aberrations is slight but profound. A month or more wait should be allowed before the short-term SCLs wearers are scheduled for wavefronted-guided LASIK.

EFFECTS OF PREOPERATIVE SOFT CONTACT LENS WEAR ON HIGHER-ORDER ABERRATIONS AFTER LASER IN SITU KERATOMILEUSIS

Objective To evaluate the effects of preoperative soft contact lens (SCL) wear on higher-order aberrations(HOAs)correction after wavefront-guided and conventional laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Methods A prospective randomized double-masked comparative study was conducted in 180 eyes of 90 patients scheduled for LASIK, including 92 eyes of 46 patients with previous SCL wear. The patients were divided into four groups: no SCL-conventional group, SCL-conventional group, no SCL-wavefront group and SCL-wavefront group. Preoperative and postoperative examinations included uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), contrast sensitivity and HOAs. Results The UCVA and BSCVA were 20/20 in all patients at 6 months postoperatively. And 36.3%, 22.7%, 18.1% and 35.4% gained one line or more of BSCVA in no SCL-wavefront group, SCL-wavefront group, no SCL-conventional group and SCL-conventional group, respectively. Both the safety index and efficacy index surpassed one in 4 groups and were highest in no SCL-wavefront group. The increase in root-mean-square (RMS) values of HOAs was significantly lower in no SCL-wavefront group and higher in SCL-wavefront group. At 6 months postoperatively, the increase in RMS of HOAs (RMSh) were 0.67, 1.58, 1.17 and 1.28 in no SCL-wavefront group, SCL-wavefront group, no SCL-conventional group and SCL-conventional group, respectively. Conclusion Preoperative contact lens wear has significant influence on the efficacy of HOAs correction in wavefront-guided LASIK. Patients with contact lens wear preoperatively should be cautious when scheduled for wavefront-guided LASIK.

光子多普勒测速仪多目标点探头光学设计

为了提升光子多普勒测速仪(Photon Doppler Velocimetry, PDV)对目标进行多点数的区域覆盖式或阵列式速度测量时的测量点数量,使用Zemax软件设计了像面直径10 mm的双远心光学系统,实现同时对平面靶5.6 mm范围内进行多点测速。该镜头由4片单透镜和4片双胶合透镜组成,工作波长为1 550 nm,工作物距为300 mm,系统总长250 mm,有效焦距500 mm,远心度小于0.01°,均方根半径在聚焦位置处最小为0.055μm,最大为0.920μm。均方根半径及全部弥散斑半径均在艾里斑范围内,调制传递函数曲线与衍射极限重合,线条平整,系统达到衍射极限。同时畸变小于0.025%,像差校正满足设计要求。

波前像差引导的LASIK与SMILE手术对屈光不正患者视觉质量及泪膜稳定的影响

目的 探究波前像差引导的准分子激光原位角膜磨镶术(WF-LASIK)与飞秒激光小切口角膜基质透镜取出术(SMILE)手术对屈光不正患者视觉质量及泪膜稳定的影响。方法 选取2020年1月-2023年1月我院诊治的屈光不正患者60例(120只眼)作为研究对象。根据手术方式不同分为WF-LASIK组(30例,60只眼)与SMILE组(30例,60只眼),比较2组裸眼视力、屈光度、视觉质量、泪膜稳定及并发症。结果 经重复测量方差分析:两组裸眼视力、球镜、柱镜、等效球镜的时间效应有统计学意义(P<0.05),且WF-LASIK组术后1、3mo裸眼视力高于SMILE组(P<0.05);两组球差、水平彗差、垂直彗差、总高阶像差、泪膜破裂时间、泪液分泌试验的时间效应、组间效应及交互效应均有统计学意义(P<0.05),且WF-LASIK组术后1、3mo球差大于SMILE组(P<0.05),水平彗差、垂直彗差、泪膜破裂时间、泪液分泌试验低于SMILE组(P<0.05)。两组并发症总发生率比较无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 屈光不正患者通过WF-LASIK与SMILE手术均能获得良好视力效果,其中WF-LASIK手术在视觉质量方面具有较明显优势,SMILE手术在泪膜稳定性方面具有明显优势。

球差和彗差在角膜塑形镜控制近视中的作用

近视作为全球高发疾病,严重影响我国青少年的眼部健康。角膜塑形镜是一种能有效控制近视增长速度的硬性角膜接触镜,但其作用机制尚未完全探明。而高阶像差作为影响视觉质量的因素之一,在角膜塑形术后会发生显著变化,其中以球面像差(球差)、彗形像差(彗差)较为关键。角膜塑形镜使角膜形态发生改变后,导致球差和彗差显著正向增加,球差和彗差的增加量与角膜塑形术后眼轴增长的速度呈显著负相关。球差与离焦和调节、彗差与散光和伪调节等存在的相互作用可能是其在角膜塑形镜控制近视中发挥作用的机制。

折反式变形光学系统偏振像差分析及其对点扩散函数的影响

变形光学系统是一种具有双平面对称性的相对特殊的光学系统,其结构会引入非旋转对称的偏振像差。针对这一问题,本文构建一个折反式变形光学系统,并对该系统的偏振像差及其对点扩散函数的影响进行系统分析。基于三维偏振光线追迹对折反式变形光学系统进行仿真计算,获得偏振像差的详细数据,并计算各个表面的二向衰减、相位延迟分布特性以及系统的琼斯瞳、振幅响应矩阵、点扩散函数和偏振串扰对比度。结果表明:最大二向衰减为0.145,最大相位延迟为1.46×10^(-2)rad,均出现在次镜位置。2∶1变形比的光学系统的振幅响应函数在长焦端和短焦端方向的偏振串扰项存在40.6%的差异,偏振串扰将该变形光学系统的对比度限制在10^(-6)量级。高精度变形光学系统中的偏振像差不可忽略,可采用膜层设计和折反式结构等方法降低偏振像差影响。该研究结论可为变形光学系统在深空探测、相干通信系统等领域的设计提供参考。

光控取向液晶偏振全息柱透镜的制备及聚焦特性

在近眼显示领域中,体全息光栅作为有前景的技术,起到将光耦合/耦出波导器件的作用。液晶偏振全息元件具有很强的偏振选择性和转换性能,不仅可以实现光的耦合,还可作为光开关、透镜、光栅、漫射器、消色差器件及彩色光学器件等使用。本文采用光控取向技术结合全息光路制备了液晶偏振全息柱透镜并对其成像特性进行了研究。在离轴全息干涉光路上利用平面波和柱面波干涉的方法,利用SD1光控取向技术制备了变间距液晶偏振衍射透镜。在457 nm激光全息曝光的条件下制备了21.96°、26.42°、33.20°3种曝光夹角的全息柱透镜样品,并对应不同变间距周期的液晶偏振透镜。在偏光显微镜下,均观测到偏振全息柱透镜光栅周期的显著变化,并实现偏振全息的柱面聚焦再现。本文对液晶偏振透镜的基本全息衍射特性与反常色散特性进行了实验分析和验证。