<title>Optimization design of diffractive optical elements by genetic local search algorithms</title>

Abstract

In this paper, a novel optimization algorithm, termed genetic local search algorithm (GLSA), that combines a genetic algorithm (GA) with a local search technique is proposed to design DOE's. This hybrid algorithm performs an improved, more goal-oriented search compare to a purely GA. A 1:17 cross pattern fan out grating and a uniform focal plane intensity profile generator are designed to demonstrate the algorithm we proposed. Numerical results proved that the proposed algorithm are highly robust and efficient. High-quality DOE's are achieved by using the algorithms we proposed.