Holographic displays for augmented reality

In this paper, we describe the requirements for consumer augmented reality (AR) displays, and describe how a laser-illuminated holographic display technology could satisfy them. We present the basic operating principles of such a display and derive initial specifications for a holographic AR display that could be realised by Swave’s HXRTM modulator. Finally, we present initial results of a full-colour, high-resolution holographic display based on spatial color that can form images at multiple depth planes.