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Haruyasu Itoh1, Naoya Matsumoto, Takashi Inoue

  • 1Central Research Laboratory, Hamamatsu Photonics KK, Hamamatsu 434-8601, Japan. haruyasu@crl.hpk.co.jp

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We developed a simple inverse ray tracing method to correct significant spherical aberration caused by refractive index differences. This technique minimizes phase patterns, improving focusing deep within samples using high-NA lenses.

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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Biomedical Imaging

Background:

  • Spherical aberration significantly degrades image quality in optical systems.
  • Refractive index mismatches are a common source of aberrations, especially in biological tissues.
  • Accurate wavefront correction is crucial for high-resolution imaging and microscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a straightforward method for correcting substantial spherical aberration.
  • To minimize peak-to-valley phase modulation in generated correction patterns.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy of the method in a practical scenario.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized inverse ray tracing to calculate aberration-causing wavefronts.
  • Generated phase correction patterns with minimized peak-to-valley values.
  • Employed a liquid-crystal-on-silicon spatial light modulator (LCOS-SLM) for aberration correction in an acrylic block.

Main Results:

  • Successfully corrected significant spherical aberration in an acrylic block.
  • Demonstrated substantial improvement in focal volume quality compared to uncorrected conditions.
  • The method proved effective even with large phase modulation requirements.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed inverse ray tracing method offers a simple and effective solution for large spherical aberration.
  • Minimized phase patterns enhance the practicality of aberration correction.
  • This technique is valuable for applications requiring deep-focusing or high-NA objectives.