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D Mendlovic¹, E Gur

¹Department of Physical Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, 69978 Tel Aviv, Israel.

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This study explores measuring multiple focal depths simultaneously using 3D sensors. A combined lenslet array and Dammann grating approach offers adaptable performance for diverse applications.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
3D Sensing Technologies

Background:

Three-dimensional (3D) sensors utilizing misfocusing principles have emerged over the last twenty years.
Simultaneous measurement of multiple focal depths remains a challenge in 3D sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate methods for simultaneously measuring several focal depths using 3D sensors.
To analyze different optical configurations for generating the required spot arrays.

Main Methods:

Analysis of a lenslet array for generating multiple focal spots.
Evaluation of a Dammann grating for creating an array of spots.
Proposal of a hybrid system combining lenslet array and Dammann grating.

Main Results:

Both lenslet arrays and Dammann gratings are viable for generating spot arrays for multi-focal depth sensing.
A combined approach allows for precise tailoring of system performance.

Conclusions:

The proposed hybrid optical system provides a flexible solution for simultaneous multi-focal depth measurement.
This technique enhances the adaptability of 3D sensors based on misfocusing.