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Digital holography and 3D imaging: introduction to feature issue
Myung K Kim1, Yoshio Hayasaki, Pascal Picart
1University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Applied Optics
|January 8, 2013
Summary
This issue presents 47 papers on digital holography and 3D imaging. Topics include phase-shifting, low coherence, particle analysis, and biomedical imaging.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Digital Holography
- 3D Imaging Technologies
Background:
- This feature issue is the sixth in an annual series focusing on advancements in digital holography and 3D imaging.
- It compiles 47 peer-reviewed papers showcasing the latest research in the field.
Discussion:
- The papers cover diverse methodologies including phase-shifting interferometry and low-coherence techniques.
- Applications span particle analysis, sophisticated biomedical imaging, and the creation of computer-generated holograms.
Key Insights:
- Explores innovations in integral imaging and other advanced 3D reconstruction methods.
- Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of digital holography and its impact across various scientific domains.
Outlook:
- The collection signifies continued rapid progress in high-resolution 3D visualization and measurement.
- Future research directions are implied through the breadth of emerging applications and techniques discussed.
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