An indirect algorithm of Fresnel diffraction

An indirect algorithm for Fresnel diffraction calculation at any distance is presented in this paper. Using this indirect algorithm, the Fresnel diffraction on a near plane can be realized in two steps, the first is to acquire the diffractive field on a far field and the second is to obtain the diffractive field on a near plane using an inverse Fresnel integral. Compared with conventional algorithms, this algorithm is valid at any range of distance. The sampling theorem, as the basis of this indirect algorithm, is discussed in detail. Theoretical calculations show good agreements with experimental results.