Image formation using computer-generated holograms in augmented reality systems based on a holographic waveguide periscope

Zlokazov E.Y., Cheremkhin, P.А., Gatatdinov T.A.

For Russian citation (Opticheskii Zhurnal):

Злоказов Е.Ю., Черёмхин П.А., Гататдинов Т.А. Формирование изображений с помощью компьютерно-синтезированных голограмм в системах дополненной реальности на основе голографического волноводного перископа // Оптический журнал. 2026. Т. 93. № 7. С. 3–9. DOI: 10.17586/1023-5086-2026-93-07-3-9

Zlokazov E.Yu., Cheremkhin P.A., Gatatdinov T.A. Image formation using computer-generated holograms in augmented reality systems based on a holographic waveguide periscope [in Russian] // Opticheskii Zhurnal. 2026. V. 93. № 7. P. 3–9. DOI: 10.17586/1023-5086-2026-93-07-3-9

For citation (Journal of Optical Technology):

Abstract:

Subject of research. Augmented reality displays based on a holographic waveguide periscope. Objective. Experimental investigation of the image formation process by computer-synthesized Fresnel holograms in a holographic waveguide periscope. Method. Computer generating of phase off-axis Fresnel holograms using the Gerchberg–Saxton algorithm. Reconstruction in a coherent optical system based on a phase-only liquid crystal on silicon spatial light modulator and a holographic waveguide. The following metrics were used to assess the quality of the reconstructed images: normalized standard deviation and correlation coefficient. To improve the quality of the reconstructed images, a rotating diffuser (for speckle noise reduction) and multiplexed hologram display on the modulator were employed. Main results. Reconstructed images of solid planar and three-dimensional scenes containing two and three planes were obtained; dynamic switching between two images located in different planes was achieved. The application of the rotating diffuser and the multiplexed hologram display enabled the suppression of speckle noise and improved image quality. The combination of these two methods demonstrated the best performance. Practical significance. The results obtained in this work allow for determining the specific characteristics of holographic image formation in augmented reality displays.

Keywords:

waveguide holography, Fresnel holograms, holographic waveguide periscope, computergenerated holography, phase holograms

Acknowledgements:

this work was supported by the Russian Science Foundation, project № 22-79-10340-П.

OCIS codes: 0050.0050

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