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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Image Reconstruction
    • Computational Imaging

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    • Conventional imaging techniques face resolution limitations, particularly when using sensors with insufficient pixel density.
    • The availability and usability of dense pixel sensors can be restricted in certain imaging scenarios.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a new imaging technique that overcomes the resolution limitations of existing methods.
    • To enable high-resolution image reconstruction in situations where dense pixel sensors are not feasible.

    Main Methods:

    • The technique integrates compressive sensing (CS) by capturing Radon projections.
    • Super-resolution is achieved by introducing a slanted two-dimensional array into the optical system.
    • Image reconstruction utilizes the acquired projections and super-resolution data.

    Main Results:

    • The compressive sensing approach allowed reconstruction of images with a pixel count significantly exceeding the number of measurements.
    • The super-resolution design enabled achieving image resolution substantially beyond the diffraction limit imposed by sensor pixel size.
    • The combined technique effectively enhances both pixel density and resolution in reconstructed images.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented imaging technique successfully overcomes sensor resolution limitations.
    • This method offers a viable solution for high-fidelity imaging in resource-constrained or specialized environments.
    • The combination of compressive sensing and super-resolution provides a powerful approach for advanced image acquisition.