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    • Optical Imaging
    • Microwave Engineering
    • Radar Technology

    Background:

    • Traditional 3-D optical imaging systems often lack high resolution in all dimensions or real-time capabilities.
    • Achieving precise depth and lateral resolution simultaneously presents a significant challenge in optical metrology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a high-resolution, real-time three-dimensional (3-D) optical imaging system.
    • To enhance lateral resolution and extend depth of focus using advanced radar techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a laser step frequency radar system with a superstructure grating laser source for depth information.
    • Application of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technique to improve lateral resolution.
    • Utilizing a dual-computer system with a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) for high-speed data transfer.

    Main Results:

    • The system achieves a depth resolution of 40 micrometers (µm).
    • Lateral resolution is enhanced to sub-micrometer levels with SAR, and approximately 10 µm without SAR.
    • Near real-time operation was demonstrated with 3-D imaging of a tunneling diode and a microwave integrated circuit.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented 3-D optical imaging system offers significant advancements in resolution and speed.
    • The integration of laser step frequency radar and SAR provides a powerful tool for detailed 3-D visualization.
    • The system's capabilities are suitable for applications requiring high-fidelity, real-time 3-D imaging.