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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Computational Imaging

    Background:

    • Conventional microlens-array light field imaging faces a resolution trade-off.
    • Focal plane sweeping methods (LFMI, LFBP) offer high transverse resolution but are slow and require precise alignment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an efficient method for fast light field acquisition.
    • To enable precise focal plane sweeping without mechanical movement.
    • To facilitate light field reconstruction using both LFMI and LFBP techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduced defocus modulation for focal plane sweeping.
    • Utilized a controllable point spread function (PSF) for image capture.
    • Captured images suitable for both LFMI and LFBP reconstruction.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a faster and more precise focal plane sweeping acquisition method.
    • Verified the system's validity and improvements over conventional techniques.
    • Enabled capture of images compatible with multiple light field reconstruction algorithms.

    Conclusions:

    • Defocus modulation offers an efficient alternative to mechanical focal plane sweeping for light field acquisition.
    • The proposed system enhances the speed and precision of light field imaging.
    • This method supports diverse light field reconstruction techniques, offering flexibility.