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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Microscopy
    • Confocal Microscopy
    • Metrology

    Background:

    • Bipolar differential confocal microscopy (BDCM) utilizes the zero-crossing point (ZCP) of its axial response curve for precise focusing.
    • Conventional confocal microscopy often relies on curve-fitting peak detection for focus determination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose laser differential fitting confocal microscopy (DFCM) based on BDCM principles.
    • To develop a high-precision, high-efficiency focus detection method for microscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the ZCP of the axial response curve in DFCM.
    • Employing linear segment fitting of the axial response around the ZCP.
    • Determining focus by solving fitting line equations.

    Main Results:

    • DFCM achieves precise focus detection via line-fitting zero solution.
    • The method offers higher precision and sensitivity compared to curve-fitting peak detection.
    • DFCM demonstrates high measurement efficiency by requiring less data.

    Conclusions:

    • DFCM provides a precise and efficient method for focus detection in confocal microscopy.
    • The technique effectively suppresses common-mode noise, enhancing system robustness.
    • DFCM enables high-resolution sample surface measurement and reconstruction.