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    Area of Science:

    • Computational imaging
    • Optical microscopy
    • Image reconstruction

    Background:

    • Fourier ptychographic microscopy (FPM) reconstructs high-resolution images from low-resolution inputs using angular illumination and phase retrieval.
    • Traditional FPM is sensitive to system uncertainties, such as pupil aberrations, which degrade reconstruction quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a robust nonlinear optimization algorithm for FPM.
    • To improve FPM reconstruction quality by simultaneously addressing system imperfections and image reconstruction.

    Main Methods:

    • A nonlinear optimization algorithm was developed to jointly optimize object and system parameters.
    • Analytical gradient expressions for a squared-error metric were derived for object and illumination.
    • The algorithm was tested using synthetic and real experimental data.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed algorithm demonstrated superior reconstruction quality even with inaccurate system parameters or noise.
    • Simultaneous correction of pupil aberrations was achieved.
    • Experimental validation confirmed the method's effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed nonlinear optimization algorithm significantly enhances the robustness and accuracy of Fourier ptychographic microscopy.
    • This method offers a powerful tool for improving FPM performance in the presence of system uncertainties and noise.