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    • X-ray Imaging
    • Materials Science

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    • Phase contrast imaging is crucial for visualizing transparent samples.
    • Ptychography offers high-resolution imaging but can struggle with phase retrieval.
    • Combining techniques can overcome individual limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate a novel imaging technique integrating Zernike phase-contrast imaging with ptychography.
    • To demonstrate the formation of Zernike phase-contrast images within ptychographic reconstructions.
    • To assess the impact of this combined method on imaging resolution.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an imaging modality merging Zernike phase-contrast principles with ptychographic data acquisition.
    • Theoretical explanation of contrast formation based on Zernike phase-contrast imaging theory.
    • Experimental validation using X-rays at 6.2 keV on a phase sample.

    Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of Zernike phase-contrast imaging integrated into ptychographic amplitude reconstruction.
    • Observation of enhanced image contrast for phase samples.
    • Quantifiable improvement in the resolution of reconstructed objects compared to conventional ptychography.

    Conclusions:

    • The combined Zernike phase-contrast ptychography technique effectively visualizes phase information.
    • This integrated approach offers superior resolution for reconstructing phase objects.
    • The method shows promise for advanced X-ray microscopy and materials characterization.