Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform

In the simulation of partially coherent light propagation within optical systems utilizing the Wigner function, the constraints imposed by the Fourier transform necessitate that the dimensions of the input and output matrices remain congruent. Consequently, the extent of the image plane is dictated...

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Main Authors: Lujia Zhao, Yu-Ang Liu, Huiru Ji, Haibo Wang, Hao Tan, Yan Mo, Donglin Ma
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Yu-Ang Liu
Huiru Ji
Haibo Wang
Hao Tan
Yan Mo
Donglin Ma
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Huiru Ji
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Hao Tan
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Donglin Ma
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description In the simulation of partially coherent light propagation within optical systems utilizing the Wigner function, the constraints imposed by the Fourier transform necessitate that the dimensions of the input and output matrices remain congruent. Consequently, the extent of the image plane is dictated by the dimensions of the light source matrix and the propagation distance. For optical systems of greater complexity, such simulations are highly memory-intensive. This paper innovatively incorporates the displacement theorem of the chirp z-transform and integrates it with the Wigner function. This approach affords enhanced flexibility in the simulation of partially coherent light transmission, enabling the targeted simulation of regions of interest within the frequency domain of the optical system, thereby significantly improving simulation efficiency. The efficacy of this novel method is demonstrated through the simulation of a Wigner transmission algorithm based on the chirp z-transform, applied to an RC (Ritchey–Chrétien) telescope system. The RC telescope, known for its optical design that minimizes aberrations and provides high-quality imaging, serves as a critical foundation for the simulation. The resultant simulations exhibit a high degree of consistency with traditional methods while offering increased flexibility, thus corroborating the validity and effectiveness of the proposed approach.
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spelling doaj-art-77a8e455c67f4101b66425bf1380bb7d2025-08-20T02:59:12ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-02-01255145410.3390/s25051454Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-TransformLujia Zhao0Yu-Ang Liu1Huiru Ji2Haibo Wang3Hao Tan4Yan Mo5Donglin Ma6National Gravitation Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaInstitute of Optics, University of Rochester, 480 Intercampus Dr., Rochester, NY 14627, USANational Gravitation Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaNational Gravitation Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaNational Gravitation Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaNational Gravitation Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaNational Gravitation Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurement, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaIn the simulation of partially coherent light propagation within optical systems utilizing the Wigner function, the constraints imposed by the Fourier transform necessitate that the dimensions of the input and output matrices remain congruent. Consequently, the extent of the image plane is dictated by the dimensions of the light source matrix and the propagation distance. For optical systems of greater complexity, such simulations are highly memory-intensive. This paper innovatively incorporates the displacement theorem of the chirp z-transform and integrates it with the Wigner function. This approach affords enhanced flexibility in the simulation of partially coherent light transmission, enabling the targeted simulation of regions of interest within the frequency domain of the optical system, thereby significantly improving simulation efficiency. The efficacy of this novel method is demonstrated through the simulation of a Wigner transmission algorithm based on the chirp z-transform, applied to an RC (Ritchey–Chrétien) telescope system. The RC telescope, known for its optical design that minimizes aberrations and provides high-quality imaging, serves as a critical foundation for the simulation. The resultant simulations exhibit a high degree of consistency with traditional methods while offering increased flexibility, thus corroborating the validity and effectiveness of the proposed approach.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/5/1454Wigner functioncoherencepartially coherent lightchirp z-transformscatteringlight propagation
spellingShingle Lujia Zhao
Yu-Ang Liu
Huiru Ji
Haibo Wang
Hao Tan
Yan Mo
Donglin Ma
Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform
Sensors
Wigner function
coherence
partially coherent light
chirp z-transform
scattering
light propagation
title Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform
title_full Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform
title_fullStr Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform
title_full_unstemmed Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform
title_short Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform
title_sort paraxial propagation of scattered light based on the chirp z transform
topic Wigner function
coherence
partially coherent light
chirp z-transform
scattering
light propagation
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/5/1454
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