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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Image Reconstruction
    • Microscopy

    Background:

    • Phase retrieval is crucial for imaging, but traditional methods often require a reference beam.
    • Achieving high-resolution imaging is a persistent challenge in microscopy and optical metrology.
    • Existing referenceless techniques may have limitations in accuracy or resolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce novel referenceless phase retrieval algorithms.
    • To demonstrate resolution enhancement in phase reconstruction.
    • To provide a practical method for wavefront phase determination without a reference.

    Main Methods:

    • Generating structured illuminations with varied orientations and phase shifts using a spatial light modulator.
    • Illuminating a specimen with the structured light.
    • Recording diffraction patterns using a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera.
    • Reconstructing the wavefront phase from the recorded diffraction patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Successful referenceless phase retrieval was achieved.
    • Significant resolution enhancement was observed in the reconstructed phase.
    • The method proved effective in accurately determining wavefront phase.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented methods offer a viable alternative for phase retrieval without a reference beam.
    • Resolution enhancement is a key advantage of this approach.
    • This technique has potential applications in various fields requiring precise phase measurement.