Holographic optics for a matched-filter optical processor

Abstract

The requirements on and the performance of holographic Fourier transform lenses for a matched-filter optical processor are discussed. The holographic aberrations were analyzed using a ray-tracing computer program, and holographic lenses were fabricated and assembled into an optical processor. Analysis and experimental results show that holographic optics are capable of processing images of large space-bandwidth product and can be an attractive alternative to conventional optics.