  We present a novel near-eye display concept which consists of a waveguide
combiner, a spatial light modulator, and a laser light source. The proposed
system can display true 3D holographic images through see-through
pupil-replicating waveguide combiner as well as providing a large eye-box. By
modeling the coherent light interaction inside of the waveguide combiner, we
demonstrate that the output wavefront from the waveguide can be controlled by
modulating the wavefront of input light using a spatial light modulator. This
new possibility allows combining a holographic display, which is considered as
the ultimate 3D display technology, with the state-of-the-art pupil replicating
waveguides, enabling the path towards true 3D holographic augmented reality
glasses.
