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    • Computational methods enable 3D sample reconstruction from IMic data, allowing depth and view reconstructions.
    • Conventional IMic systems suffer from low spatial resolution and axial heterogeneity in reconstructed images.

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    • To propose and validate a novel Integral Microscope (IMic) configuration.
    • To overcome the limitations of low resolution and axial heterogeneity in conventional IMic systems.
    • To enhance the spatial resolution and depth of field for 3D microscopic sample reconstruction.

    Main Methods:

    • A new IMic configuration was developed by positioning the lens array at the pupil (Fourier) plane of the microscope objective.
    • This differs from conventional designs where the lens array is placed at the image plane.
    • The system was experimentally tested to evaluate its performance.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed IMic configuration achieved a 1.4x increase in spatial resolution.
    • A substantial enlargement of the depth of field was observed.
    • Experimental results demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of the novel system.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel pupil-plane lens array configuration significantly improves IMic performance.
    • This advancement addresses key limitations of existing IMic technologies.
    • The enhanced IMic system offers superior 3D reconstruction capabilities for microscopic samples.