학술논문
Waveguide-Based Binocular Maxwellian Near-Eye Display Employing a Single Micro-Display and Polarization Grating
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics IEEE J. Select. Topics Quantum Electron. Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of. 30(2: Integrated Optoelectronics for VR/AR/MR):1-10 Apr, 2024
Subject
Language
ISSN
1077-260X
1558-4542
1558-4542
Abstract
In this article, we propose a waveguide-based binocular Maxwellian near-eye display for implementing realistic augmented reality. Contrasting with conventional binocular near-eye displays that typically use two micro-displays, our proposed configuration uniquely utilizes a single micro-display to present binocular images. The key optical component in our design is a polarization-dependent grating that deflects incident light to different directions depending on its circular polarization state. Additionally, by using a non-conventional out-coupler, namely, a pin-mirror holographic optical element array, we address the vergence-accommodation conflict issue, which is a primary cause of visual discomfort in conventional near-eye displays. The field of view enhancement by using a set of pin-mirror holographic optical elements is also demonstrated.