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    • Biophysics
    • Optical Microscopy
    • Quantitative Phase Imaging

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    • Interferometric microscopy is crucial for quantitative phase imaging of biological samples.
    • Digital holography offers effective cell dynamics studies but requires high temporal stability.
    • Common path setups enhance temporal stability compared to two-beam designs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a compact, easy-to-implement, common path digital holographic microscope.
    • To demonstrate its capability for high temporal stability and cell fluctuation imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a Sagnac interferometer for a common path digital holographic microscope.
    • Employed a diode laser module and CCD array or webcam for hologram recording.
    • Tested 3D imaging, numerical focusing, and temporal stability.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved sub-nanometer temporal stability without external vibration isolation.
    • Demonstrated compatibility with imaging cell fluctuations.
    • Successfully imaged human red blood cell membrane oscillations.

    Conclusions:

    • The Sagnac-based common path digital holographic microscope offers superior temporal stability.
    • This stability enables advanced quantitative phase imaging of dynamic biological processes.
    • The system is a valuable tool for studying cellular dynamics and fluctuations.