Effect of Near-Field Diffraction in Photolithography of Hexagonal Arrays for Dichroic Filters by Shaolin Zhou, Junbo Liu, Qian Deng, Changqing Xie, Mansun Chan

“…The analytic and experimental results can be used to optimize the high-contrast patterning by optical lithography.…”
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Non-contact lensless holographic reconstruction of diffractive intraocular lenses profiles by Rosa Vila-Andrés, Anabel Martínez-Espert, Walter D. Furlan, José J. Esteve-Taboada, Vicente Micó

“…Abstract A lensless compact arrangement based on digital in-line holography under Gabor’s regime is proposed as a novel contactless method to assess the profile of multifocal intraocular lenses (MIOLs) which are conformed by several diffractive rings. Diffractive MIOLs are a widely adopted ophthalmologic option for the correction of presbyopia in patients undergoing cataract surgery. …”
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Radiation dosimetry performance appraisal of the optimal concentration of nitro blue tetrazolium dye in PVA composite film at low X-ray doses by Reham Albejadi, Saleh Alashrah, Yassine El-Ghoul, Zabih Ullah, Saleh A. Almatroodi

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Leveraging multiplexed metasurfaces for multi-task learning with all-optical diffractive processors by Behroozinia Sahar, Gu Qing

“…Diffractive Neural Networks (DNNs) leverage the power of light to enhance computational performance in machine learning, offering a pathway to high-speed, low-energy, and large-scale neural information processing. …”
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Binary phase-only gallium oxide diffractive optical element for beam shaping by Wei Jia, Steve Blair, Berardi Sensale-Rodriguez

“…Abstract This study presents an experimentally validated demonstration of an inverse-optimized binary phase-only gallium oxide diffractive optical element (DOE). …”
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Deterministic approach to design passive anomalous-diffraction metasurfaces with nearly 100% efficiency by Fang Zhening, Li Haipeng, Chen Yan, Sun Shulin, Xiao Shiyi, He Qiong, Zhou Lei

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Dynamic control of polarization and diffraction in tunable Surface-Relief Liquid-Crystal gratings by Pravinraj Selvaraj, Chih-Wei Lin, Yi-Xuan Liu, Chi-Tang Huang, Jie-Sin Jhong, Ching-Cherng Sun, Ko-Ting Cheng

“…By optimizing DC driving schemes, higher diffraction orders can be selectively enhanced, allowing for low-voltage operation and multi-order diffraction, which is crucial for wide-angle holographic displays. …”
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The Impact of Flocculation on In Situ and Ex Situ Particle Size Measurements by Laser Diffraction by S. I. deLange, D. Sehgal, N. Martínez‐Carreras, K. Waldschläger, V. Bense, C. Hissler, A. J. F. Hoitink

“…In this study, a laser‐diffraction instrument (the LISST‐200X) was used to compare in situ and ex situ PSD measurements. …”
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Optimization of current density for nickel–chromium (Ni–Cr) alloy coating on copper: an experimental approach by Canute Sherwin, K. Raju, Prem Lata Meena, Richa Tyagi, Chandra Mohan

“…The primary purpose of this study is to determine the optimal plating parameters for plating nickel–chromium alloys by using experimental analysis. …”
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Auto-collimation diffraction of two-dimensional metal–dielectric grating with azimuth angle of 45° by Wang Yi-Han, Wang Jin, Chen Yu-Da, Huang Zhi-Sen, Jia Wei, Zhou Chang-He

“…With optimized structure, the (−1, −1) order diffraction efficiencies of transverse electric polarization (TE) and transverse magnetic polarization (TM) are 95.01 % and 95.04 % at incident wavelength of 632 nm, respectively. …”
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Downshifting Layer of Europium‐Doped NaGdF4: From the Optimization of the Sol–Gel Process to the Luminescent Properties by Anna Lucia Pellegrino, Francesca Lo Presti, Francesca Loschi, Adolfo Speghini, Graziella Malandrino

“…In this context, the present work is devoted to the optimization of a downshifting (DS) system made of the NaGdF4 matrix in the form of thin film as a host material for the europium‐luminescent ions. …”
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Dependence of the focal intensity of a femtosecond laser pulse on the non-flatness of compressor diffraction gratings by Efim Khazanov

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Electric field tunable diffraction optical element based on strontium–barium niobate single crystals by Vera Shikhova, Andrey Akhmatkhanov, Maria Chuvakova, Ludmila Ivleva, Vladimir Pavelyev, Maxim Nebogatikov, Vladimir Shur

“…In this paper, we present the electric field controllable diffractive optical elements in strontium–barium niobate single crystals with stable tailored spiral-shaped domain structure and demonstrate the generation of optical beam with orbital angular momentum. …”
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Minimizing Sensor Failures in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks With Obstacles Through Fresnel Diffraction Model by Kun Wang, Zhejun Shen

“…We first describe the influences of obstacles on the charging signals through the Fresnel Diffraction Model (FDM). Then we design the spatial and time discretization methods, whose approximate ratios are precisely determined to reduce the computational complexity of the charging optimization problem. …”
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GARFIELD, a toolkit for interpreting ultrafast electron diffraction data of imperfect quasi-single crystals by Alexander Marx, Sascha W. Epp

“…To this end, Garfield enables the user to interactively create, explore, and optimize sets of parameters that define the diffraction geometry and characteristic properties of the sample.…”
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Zn₂SnO₄ Thin Films for Photovoltaics: Structural Optimization and Charge Transport Analysis by Fakhriddin T. Yusupov, Tokhirbek I. Rakhmonov, Dadakhon Sh. Khidirov, Shakhnoza Sh. Akhmadjanova, Javokhirbek A. Akhmadaliyev

“…Post-deposition annealing was conducted at various temperatures (400°C‑550°C) to enhance crystallinity and phase composition. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the formation of a highly crystalline Zn2SnO4 phase, with the optimal structure obtained at 550°C. …”
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Impact of Sn Particle-Induced Mask Diffraction on EUV Lithography Performance Across Different Pattern Types by Seungchan Moon, Dong Gi Lee, Jinhyuk Choi, Junho Hong, Taeho Lee, Yasin Ekinci, Jinho Ahn

“…Based on these findings, we recommend defining the critical size of particles according to the mask pattern type to optimize lithographic quality.…”
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Energy-resolved neutron imaging and diffraction including grain orientation mapping using event camera technology by Tsviki Y. Hirsh, Andrew F. T. Leong, Adrian S. Losko, Alexander Wolfertz, Daniel J. Savage, Tim T. Jäger, John Rakovan, James J. Wall, Alexander M. Long, Sven C. Vogel

“…This integration enables simultaneous diffraction and imaging across the full spectrum, with analysis optimized for diffraction and Bragg-edge imaging in the thermal range (0.45–10 Å) and resonance imaging in the epithermal range (0.5–3000 eV), facilitating comprehensive multi-modal analysis. …”
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X-ray Diffraction Method in the Study of a Metal Surface Stress State Under Static and Impact Deformation by A. P. Kren, M. N. Delendik, O. V. Matsulevich, O. K. Gusev, K. U. Pantsialeyeu, R. I. Vorobey

“…It is shown that the stress distribution has a complex character with areas of compression and tension of the metal and is determined by the ratio of the indentation depth to its diameter.The obtained experimental data make it possible to determine the choice of optimal modes of shot blasting, including for increasing the endurance limit of products.…”
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Austenite evolution and quantification in aged 250 maraging steel: A comparative analysis of X-ray diffraction methods by Fábio Lima da Silva, Julianna Magalhães Garcia, Alaelson Vieira Gomes, Luiz Paulo Mendonca Brandao

“…This study investigates the quantification of reversed austenite in a 250-grade maraging steel aged at different temperatures using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Two-phase quantification techniques, direct comparison method (DCM) and Rietveld refinement were employed to determine the austenite fraction. …”
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