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Holistic random encoding for imaging through multimode fibers.

Hwanchol Jang, Changhyeong Yoon, Euiheon Chung

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This study enhances image reconstruction through multimode fiber (MMF) by using turbid media for holistic random (HR) encoding. This improves signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in underdetermined imaging systems.

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Area of Science:

Optics
Image Reconstruction
Fiber Optics

Background:

Increasing numerical aperture (NA) of multimode fiber (MMF) using turbid media enables high-resolution imaging.
However, the number of propagation modes and output NA remain constant, leading to underdetermined image reconstruction and limited quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in image reconstruction through MMF.
To leverage the information transmission properties of turbid media for enhanced imaging.

Main Methods:

Utilizing turbid media at the MMF input to create 'holistic random' (HR) encoding.
Employing sparse representation (SR) for efficient utilization of HR encoding.
Analyzing optically underdetermined systems where output NA is less than input NA.

Main Results:

Demonstrated considerable improvement in the SNR of image reconstruction.
Showcased the benefit of HR encoding for information extraction in MMF imaging.
Successfully applied SR framework to HR encoded signals for better image recovery.

Conclusions:

Turbid media can be effectively used for HR encoding to enhance MMF imaging.
HR encoding combined with SR significantly improves SNR in underdetermined MMF imaging systems.
This is the first study to show the benefits of HR encoding for recovery in optically underdetermined MMF imaging.