Acronyms
Optical Design Acronyms
| BPM | Beam Propagation Method |
| CGH | Computer-Generated Hologram |
| DBS | Direct Binary Search |
| DFT | Discrete Fourier Transform |
| DOE | Diffractive Optical Element |
| DOF | Depth Of Focus |
| EMT | Effective Medium Theory |
| FDTD | Finite Difference Time Domain |
| FFT | Fast Fourier Transform |
| FZP | Fresnel Zone Plate |
| HOE | Holographic Optical Element |
| IFTA | Iterative Fourier Transform Algorithm |
| M-DOE | Moiré DOE |
| MTF | Modulation Transfer Function |
| NA | Numeric Aperture |
| PSF | Point Spread Function |
| RCWA | Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis |
| SBWP | Space Bandwidth Product |
Computer Design Acronyms
| CAD/CAM | Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing |
| CIF | Caltech Intermediate Format |
| DFM | Design For Manufacturing |
| DRC | Design Rule Check |
| EDA | Electronic Design Automation |
| EPE | E-beam Proximity Effect |
| GDSII | Graphical Data Structure Interface |
| OPC | Optical Proximity Correction |
| OPE | Optical Proximity Effect |
| RET | Reticle Enhancement Techniques |
Fabrication-related Acronyms
| AFM | Atomic Force Microscope |
| AOM | Acousto-Optical Modulator |
| ARS | Anti-Reflection Surface |
| CAIBE | Chemically Aided Ion-Beam Etching |
| DCG | DiChromated Gelatin |
| GRIN | GRaded INdex |
| HEBS | High-Energy Beam-Sensitive Glass |
| H-PDLC | Holographic-Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal |
| HTPS | High-Temperature PolySilicon |
| IC | Integrated Circuit |
| LBW | Laser Beam Writer |
| LC | Liquid Crystal |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| LCoS | Liquid Crystal on Silicon |
| LIGA | LIthography/GAlvanoforming |
| MEMS | Micro-Electro-Mechanical ... |
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