Correction is achieved using two spatial light modulators in series—the first performs amplitude modulation, while the second compensates for phase distortion, ensuring consistent optical elements behavior. In amplitude mode, polarizers—optional and rotatable—can. Meadowlark Optics award-winning spatial light modulators (SLMs) provide precision retardance control for spatially varying phase modulation or amplitude modulation requirements. Our SLMs consist of liquid crystal (LC) pixels—each independently addressed—acting as separate electro-optic modulators. For this tech-talk, I'll focus on a specific subset: those that achieve this using a pixelated, two-dimensional array. This tutorial-type talk will provide an overview of the working principle of. This guide focuses on the shaping of coherent light with these tools. We out-line the means by which one can get started with digital holography as well as introduce phase-only, amplitude-only, and complex amplitude modulation as tools to create structured light fields in the laboratory.
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