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  • Implementing a linear polarizer for amplitude subtraction.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved real-time edge enhancement of sample images.
    • Demonstrated successful amplitude subtraction between two defocused images.
    • Produced clear edge-enhanced images of the sample.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed technique effectively enhances sample edges in real-time.
    • Cyclic interferometry combined with polarization manipulation offers a powerful imaging tool.
    • This method provides a practical approach for improved sample visualization in optical systems.