Extended Depth-of-Field Lensless Imaging using an Optimized Radial Mask

Author(s):

Neto, Jose Reinaldo da Cunha Santos Aroso Vieira da Silva; Nakamura, Tomoya; Makihara, Yasushi & Yagi, Yasushi

Abstract:

“The freedom of design of coded masks used by mask-based lensless cameras is an advantage these systems have when compared to lens-based ones. We leverage this freedom of design to propose a shape-preserving optimization scheme for a radial-type amplitude coded mask, used for extending the depth of field (DOF) of a lensless camera. Our goal is to identify the best parameters for the coded mask, while retaining its radial characteristics and therefore extended-DOF capabilities. We show that our optimized radial mask achieved better overall frequency response when compared to a naive implementation of a radial mask. We also quantitatively and qualitatively demonstrated the extended DOF imaging achieved by our optimized radial mask in simulations by comparing it to different non-radial coded masks. Finally, we built a prototype camera to validate the extended DOF capabilities of our coded mask in real scenarios.”

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Publication: arXiv
Issue/Year: arXiv, 2023
DOI: 10.48550/ARXIV.2303.11554

Simulated LCSLM with Inducible Diffractive Theory to Display Super-Gaussian Arrays Applying the Transport-of-Intensity Equation

Author(s):

Arriaga-Hernandez, Jesus; Cuevas-Otahola, Bolivia; Oliveros-Oliveros, Jacobo; Morin-Castillo, Maria; Martinez-Laguna, Ygnacio & Cedillo-Ramirez, Lilia

Abstract:

“We simulate a liquid crystal spatial light modulator (LCSLM), previously validated by Fraunhofer diffraction to observe super-Gaussian periodic profiles and analyze the wavefront of optical surfaces applying the transport-of-intensity equation (TIE). The LCSLM represents an alternative to the Ronchi Rulings, allowing to avoid all the related issues regarding diffractive and refractive properties, and noise. To this aim, we developed and numerically simulated a LCSLM resembling a fractal from a generating base. Such a base is constituted by an active square (values equal to one) and surrounded by eight switched-off pixels (zero-valued). We replicate the base in order to form 1 ×N-pixels and the successive rows to build the 1024×1024 LCSLM of active pixels. We visually test the LCSLM with calibration images as a diffractive object that is mathematically inducible, using mathematical induction over the N×N-shape (1×1, 2×2, 3×3, …, n×n pixels for the generalization). Finally, we experimentally generate periodic super-Gaussian profiles to be visualized in the LCSLM (transmission SLM, 1024×768-pixels LC 2012 Translucent SLM), modifying the TIE as an optical test in order to analyze the optical elements by comparing the results with ZYGO/APEX.”

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Publication: Photonics
Issue/Year: Photonics, Volume 10; Number 1; Pages 39; 2022
DOI: 10.3390/photonics10010039

Adaptive Detection of Wave Aberrations Based on the Multichannel Filter

Author(s):

Khorin, Pavel A.; Porfirev, Alexey P. & Khonina, Svetlana N.

Abstract:

“An adaptive method for determining the type and magnitude of aberration in a wide range is proposed on the basis of an optical processing of the analyzed wavefront using a multichannel filter matched to the adjustable Zernike phase functions. The approach is based on an adaptive (or step-by-step) compensation of wavefront aberrations based on a dynamically tunable multichannel filter implemented on a spatial light modulator. For adaptive filter adjustment, a set of criteria is proposed that takes into account not only the magnitude of the correlation peak, but also the maximum intensity, compactness, and orientation of the distribution in each diffraction order. The experimental results have shown the efficiency of the proposed approach for detecting wavefront aberrations in a wide range (from 0.1 λ to λ).”

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Publication: Photonics
Issue/Year: Photonics, Volume 9; Number 3; Pages 204; 2022
DOI: 10.3390/photonics9030204

Lensless Optical Encryption of Multilevel Digital Data Containers Using Spatially Incoherent Illumination

Author(s):

Cheremkhin, Pavel; Evtikhiev, Nikolay; Krasnov, Vitaly; Ryabcev, Ilya; Shifrina, Anna & Starikov, Rostislav

Abstract:

“The necessity of the correction of errors emerging during the optical encryption process ledto the extensive use of data containers such as QR codes. However, due to specifics of optical encryp-tion, QR codes are not very well suited for the task, which results in low error correction capabilitiesin optical experiments mainly due to easily breakable QR code’s service elements and byte datastructure. In this paper, we present optical implementation of information optical encryption systemutilizing new multilevel customizable digital data containers with high data density. The results ofoptical experiments demonstrate efficient error correction capabilities of the new data container.”

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Publication: Applied Sciences
Issue/Year: Applied Sciences, Volume 12; Number 1; Pages 406; 2021
DOI: 10.3390/app12010406

Reconstructing images of two adjacent objects passing through scattering medium via deep learning

Author(s):

Lai, Xuetian; Li, Qiongyao; Chen, Ziyang; Shao, Xiaopeng & Pu, Jixiong

Abstract:

“In this paper, to the best of our knowledge, we first present a deep learning based method for reconstructing the images of two adjacent objects passing through scattering media. We construct an imaging system for imaging of two adjacent objects located at different depths behind the scattering medium. In general, as the light field of two adjacent objects passes through the scattering medium, a speckle pattern is obtained. We employ the designed adversarial network, which is called as YGAN, for reconstructing the two images simultaneously from the speckle. It is shown that based on the trained YGAN, we can reconstruct images of the two adjacent objects with high quality. In addition, the influence of object image types, and the location depths of the two adjacent objects on the imaging fidelity will be studied. Results demonstrate the strong generalization ability and effectiveness of the YGAN. Even in the case where another scattering medium is inserted between the two objects, the YGAN can reconstruct the object images with high fidelity. The technique presented in this paper can be used for applications in areas of medical image analysis, such as medical image classification, segmentation, and studies of multi-object scattering imaging, three-dimensional imaging etc.”

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Publication: Optics Express
Issue/Year: Optics Express, Volume 29; Number 26; Pages 43280; 2021
DOI: 10.1364/oe.446630

Experimental estimation of the longitudinal component of a highly focused electromagnetic field

Author(s):

Maluenda, David; Aviñoá, Marcos; Ahmadi, Kavan; Martínez-Herrero, Rosario & Carnicer, Artur

Abstract:

“The detection of the longitudinal component of a highly focused electromagnetic beam is not a simple task. Although in recent years several methods have been reported in the literature, this measure is still not routinely performed. This paper describes a method that allows us to estimate and visualize the longitudinal component of the field in a relatively simple way. First, we measure the transverse components of the focused field in several planes normal to the optical axis. Then, we determine the complex amplitude of the two transverse field components: the phase is obtained using a phase recovery algorithm, while the phase difference between the two components is determined from the Stokes parameters. Finally, the longitudinal component is estimated using the Gauss’s theorem. Experimental results show an excellent agreement with theoretical predictions.”

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Publication: Scientific Reports
Issue/Year: Scientific Reports, Volume 11; Number 1; 2021
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97164-z

Holographic contact lens display that provides focusable images for eyes

Author(s):

Sano, Junpei & Takaki, Yasuhiro

Abstract:

“In this paper, we propose a holographic image generation technique for contact lens displays. The proposed technique employs a phase-only spatial light modulator (SLM), a holographic optical element (HOE) backlight, and a polarizer. The proposed holographic technique can generate 3D images apart from the contact lens displays. Therefore, the eyes can focus on the 3D images while simultaneously observing the real scene through the phase-only SLM and the HOE backlight, which provides see-through capability. A bench-top experimental system was constructed to verify the far-distance image generation capability and see-through function.”

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Publication: Optics Express
Issue/Year: Optics Express, Volume 29; Number 7; Pages 10568; 2021
DOI: 10.1364/oe.419604

Single-shot memory-effect video

Author(s):

Xiaohan Li and Andrew Stevens and Joel A. Greenberg and Michael E. Gehm

Abstract:

“Imaging through opaque scattering media is critically important in applications ranging from biological and astronomical imaging to metrology and security. While the random process of scattering in turbid media produces scattered light that appears uninformative to the human eye, a wealth of information is contained in the signal and can be recovered using computational post-processing techniques. Recent studies have shown that statistical correlations present in the scattered light, known as ‘memory effects’, allow for diffraction-limited imaging through opaque media without detailed knowledge of (or access to) the source or scatterer. However, previous methods require that the object and/or scatterer be static during the measurement. We overcome this limitation by combining traditional memory effect imaging with coded-aperture-based computational imaging techniques, which enables us to realize for the first time single-shot video of arbitrary dynamic scenes through dynamic, opaque media. This has important implications for a wide range of real-world imaging scenarios.”

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Publication: Scientific Reports
Issue/Year: Scientific Reports 8, Article number: 13402 (2018)
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-31697-8

Adaptive wavefront interferometry for unknown free-form surfaces

Author(s):

Shuai Xue, Shanyong Chen, Zhanbin Fan and Dede Zhai

Abstract:

“The primary problem of conventional wavefront interferometers is limited dynamic range. Unknown free-form surface figure error with large amplitude or slope is not measurable for too dense or invisible fringes. To troubleshoot this problem, we propose adaptive wavefront interferometry (AWI). AWI utilizes a wavefront sensor-less adaptive optics (AO) subsystem to intelligently speculate and compensate the unknown free-form surface figure error. In this subsystem, adaptive null optics is utilized to iteratively generate adaptive wavefronts to compensate the unknown severe surface figure error. The adaptive null optics is close-loop controlled (i.e., wavefront sensor-less optimization algorithms are utilized to control it by real time monitoring the compensation effects to guarantee convergence of the iteration). Ultimately, invisible fringes turn into resolvable ones, and null test is further realized. To demonstrate the feasibility of AWI, we designed one spatial light modulator (SLM) based AWI modality as an example. The system is based on a commercial interferometer and is easy to establish. No other elements are required besides the SLM. Principle, simulation, and experiments for the SLM based AWI are demonstrated. ”

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Publication: Optics Express
Issue/Year: Vol. 26, Issue 17, pp. 21910-21928 (2018)
DOI: 10.1364/OE.26.021910

Reduction of speckle noise in laser energy distribution on the target by means of modified Fourier hologram and incoherent averaging technique

Author(s):

A.G. Derzhypolskyi, O.V. Gnatovskyi and L.A. Derzhypolska

Abstract:

“Presented in this paper is the technique of formation of required laser intensity distribution on the target with a reduced speckle noise. The method is based on the use of modified Fourier hologram adapted to controlled phase modulators. Reduction of the speckle noise in the laser energy profile is obtained using multiple incoherent superposition of synthesized holographic images. Each hologram is synthesized with different random diffuser. The advantages of this method: relative simplicity of hardware; robustness with regard to distortions of any kind in input beam and/or optical path of the scheme; controlled
reduction of the speckle noise in the final energy distribution. ”

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Publication: Semiconductor Physics, Quantum Electronics and Optoelectronics
Issue/Year: Volume: 21 (4), P. 429-433 (2018).
DOI: 10.15407/spqeo21.04.429
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