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A novel three-frame phase-shifting algorithm effectively removes background intensity, improving accuracy in 3D profilometry and digital speckle shearing interferometry. This method offers fast computation with minimal manual intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Optical Metrology
  • Interferometry
  • Image Processing

Background:

  • Phase-shifting algorithms are crucial for quantitative phase retrieval in optical measurements.
  • Existing methods often struggle with unknown background intensities and noise reduction.
  • The need for robust algorithms with minimal user intervention and high computational speed is evident.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a three-frame phase-shifting algorithm that addresses unknown constant phase shifts and background intensity.
  • To validate the algorithm's performance in 3D profilometry and digital speckle shearing interferometry.
  • To enhance accuracy and computational efficiency in phase retrieval.

Main Methods:

  • A three-frame phase-shifting algorithm is developed, incorporating background-intensity removal before phase retrieval.

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  • For fringe patterns, background removal is performed in the frequency domain.
  • For speckle patterns, background removal is integrated directly into the algorithm.

    • Main Results:

    • The algorithm successfully eliminates an undetermined factor caused by background intensity.
    • Validation demonstrates effectiveness in both fringe projection 3D profilometry and digital speckle shearing interferometry.
    • The method achieves high computational speed with minimal manual intervention and preserves high-frequency phase signals.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed three-frame algorithm offers an accurate and efficient solution for phase retrieval in optical metrology.
    • It overcomes limitations of traditional methods by effectively handling unknown phase shifts and background intensities.
    • The algorithm's integration of background removal techniques enhances its applicability to various fringe and speckle patterns.