On the optimum far-field irradiance distribution using Laguerre-Gaussian beams for intersatellite free-space optical communications.

This paper proposes a novel approach to improve the performance of free-space optical communication intersatellite links by combining fundamental Gaussian and higher-order Laguerre-Gaussian beams. We present a comprehensive mathematical model to analyze the system's performance, including received power statistics, average bit error probability, and outage probability. To generate the desired beam profiles, we propose an optical system capable of creating a superposition of orthogonally polarized Laguerre-Gaussian beams that yield the far-field irradiance distributions that optimize the communication performance.

Performance analysis of a spectropolarimeter employing a continuous phase variation.

The light emitted or reflected by a medium can exhibit a certain degree of polarization. Most of the time, this feature brings valuable information about the environment. However, instruments able to accurately measure any type of polarization are hard to build and adapt to inauspicious environments, such as space.

Thickness optimization algorithm to improve multilayer diffractive optical elements performance.

The diffractive zone thicknesses of conventional diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are generally obtained using the thin element approximation (TEA). However, the TEA yields inaccurate results in the case of thick multilayer DOEs (MLDOEs). The extended scalar theory (EST) is an alternative thickness optimization method that depends on the diffractive order and the optimization wavelength.

Multilayer diffractive optical element material selection method based on transmission, total internal reflection, and thickness.

The polychromatic integral diffraction efficiency (PIDE) metric is generally used to select the most suitable materials for multilayer diffractive optical elements (MLDOEs). However, this method is based on the thin element approximation, which yields inaccurate results in the case of thick diffractive elements such as MLDOEs. We propose a new material selection approach, to the best of our knowledge, based on three metrics: transmission, total internal reflection, and the optical component's total thickness.

Hybrid ray-tracing/Fourier optics method to analyze multilayer diffractive optical elements.

The performance (paraxial phase delay) of conventional diffractive optical elements is generally analyzed using the analytical scalar theory of diffraction, based on thin-element approximation (TEA). However, the high thickness of multilayer diffractive optical elements (MLDOEs) means that TEA yields inaccurate results. To address this, we tested a method based on ray-tracing simulations in mid-wave and long-wave infrared wave bands and for multiple -numbers, together with the effect of MLDOE phase delay on a collimated on-axis beam with an angular spectrum method.