Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Generations of Wavefields Using Diffractive Optical Elements (DOEs) 3. Parametric Methods of Computing DOEs 4. Iterative Algorithms for Calculating DOEs Forming Radially Symmetrical Images 5. Iterative Algorithms for Calculating Wavefront Formers 6. Calculation of Phase Formers of Light Modes 7. Design of Multiorder Diffractive Gratings with a Pregiven Intensity of Diffractive Orders 8. Iterative Methods for Calculating Multifocus DOEs 9. Calculation of DOEs for Some Special Applications 10. Conclusion; Appendices; References; Index.