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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Image Processing

    Background:

    • Traditional pupil filters, either amplitude or phase-based, have limitations in achieving optimal transverse superresolution.
    • Existing methods struggle to balance spot size reduction with high peak-to-sidelobe intensity ratios.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel complex pupil filter that integrates both amplitude and phase modulation.
    • To outperform existing amplitude-only and phase-only filters in transverse superresolution applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical simulations were employed to assess the limitations of conventional amplitude and phase filters.
    • A complex pupil filter was designed by combining amplitude and phase components.
    • Experimental verification utilized two liquid crystal display (LCD) spatial light modulators for filter implementation.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed complex pupil filter demonstrated improved performance over standalone amplitude or phase filters.
    • Key performance metrics, including smaller spot size and higher peak-to-sidelobe intensity ratio, were significantly enhanced.
    • Simulation results were validated through experimental measurements.

    Conclusions:

    • A complex pupil filter offers a superior approach to transverse superresolution compared to amplitude or phase-only filters.
    • The integration of amplitude and phase modulation provides a synergistic effect for enhanced optical performance.
    • The experimental validation confirms the effectiveness of the designed complex filter for superresolution imaging.