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A new method of calculation of binary-phase diffractive optical elemen
ts (DOEs) is proposed. The design uses a specific series expression fo
r the binary DOE transmission function and it is based on the gradient
search algorithm for optimization of non-binary truncated series appr
oaching the binary complex transmission function. Fast designs of bina
ry beam-shapers and multiorder binary gratings with equal older intens
ities are reported with efficiency in the range 72-75% and root-mean-s
quare errors of 3-5%.