Scientific Reports (Nov 2021)

Colour volumetric display based on holographic-laser-excited graphics using drawing space separation

  • Kota Kumagai,
  • Shun Miura,
  • Yoshio Hayasaki

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02107-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Abstract A volumetric display generates a graphics that can be viewed from 360 $$^{\circ }$$ ∘ by representing the 3D information of an object as voxels in physical space. However, the natural properties of physical objects, such as 3D information and colors, and the seamless relationships between graphics and humans make it difficult to implement such displays. Here, we introduce a novel system that combines the spatial generation of femtosecond-laser-excited emission points using computer-generated holograms and beam scanning with the drawing space separation method. We demonstrate the drawing of volumetric graphics that can be color-expressed in voxel units in the air. This system enables the drawing of volumetric graphics in the air, accurate color representations, and robust graphics that are not destroyed by contact with users or objects. It also lays the foundation for the implementation of future volumetric displays.