Work

Single-Layer Full-Color SiC Diffractive Waveguide AR Glasses with Large FOV and Rainbow Effect Suppression

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Augmented reality (AR) technology blends digital content with the real world to create immersive experiences. Diffractive waveguides, a key AR component, are popular because they balance weight, size, image quality, and ease of production. However, traditional glass-based waveguides have drawbacks like narrow viewing angles, blurry images, and rainbow-like distortions. To solve these issues, we developed ultra-thin, lightweight AR glasses using silicon carbide (SiC) and a new design method called the Period-Limited theory (PL theory). Our simulations show that the system works efficiently across red, green, and blue colors, removing rainbow distortions while keeping images clear and vibrant. Tests confirm that the design eliminates rainbow effects, provides a wide 55° field of view (FOV), and keeps each lens extremely light (just 2.12 g). This work offers a practical way to make compact, high-performance AR glasses with excellent display quality.

Source: Photonics

DOI: 10.3390/photonics12100952

Authors: Yong Li, Huihui Li, Fei Wu, Mengguang Wang, Zhiyuan Xiang, Zhenrong Zheng

Institution: Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Optical Imaging Technologies

Subfield: Media Technology

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896

Funders: Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, National Key Research and Development Program of China