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Area of Science:

  • Optical physics
  • Image processing

Background:

  • Spiral phase plates (SPFs) are used in 4f systems for isotropic edge enhancement.
  • Isotropic enhancement affects all pattern edges equally, regardless of orientation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To achieve anisotropic edge enhancement, where enhancement varies with edge orientation.
  • To explore methods for breaking the symmetry of spiral phase filtering.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing fractional spiral phase filters (SPFs) with fractional topological charges and controllable discontinuity orientation.
  • Implementing lateral shifting of the SPF within the 4f system.
  • Interpreting the process as vortex formation from Fourier spectrum diffraction.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated anisotropic edge enhancement by breaking the symmetry of the filtering process.
  • Showcased two methods: fractional topological charge and lateral SPF shifting.
  • Verified the proposed methods through optical experiments using a spatial light modulator.

Conclusions:

  • Anisotropic edge enhancement is achievable by manipulating spiral phase filtering symmetry.
  • Fractional spiral phase filters offer a versatile tool for controlled, orientation-dependent image edge enhancement.