Speckle Reduction in Imaging Projection Systems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2012
Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
Diffractive diffusers (phase gratings) are routinely used for homogenizing and beam shaping for laser beam applications. Another use for diffractive diffusers is in the reduction of speckle for pico-projection systems. While diffusers are unable to completely eliminate speckle they can be utilized to decrease the resultant contrast to provide a more visually acceptable image. Research has been conducted to quantify and measure the diffusers overall ability in speckle reduction. A theoretical Fourier optics model is used to provide the diffuser’s stationary and in-motion performance in terms of the resultant contrast level. Contrast measurements of two diffractive diffusers are calculated theoretically and compared with experimental results. Having a working theoretical model to accurately predict the performance of the diffractive diffuser allows for the verification of new diffuser designs specifically for pico-projection system applications.
Publication Title
Optics and Photonics Journal
Recommended Citation
Thomas, W. H.,
&
Middlebrook, C.
(2012).
Speckle Reduction in Imaging Projection Systems.
Optics and Photonics Journal,
2(4), 338-343.
http://doi.org/10.4236/opj.2012.24042
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