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    • Optical microscopy
    • Coherent imaging
    • Phase retrieval

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    • Tuning spatial coherence is crucial for advanced microscopy techniques.
    • Existing methods for coherence control can be complex or limited.
    • High-resolution phase information retrieval is essential in many scientific fields.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a method for actively tuning spatial coherence in an optical microscope.
    • To implement a hybrid phase reconstruction algorithm utilizing coherence tuning.
    • To experimentally validate the effectiveness of the proposed method for high-resolution phase retrieval and noise suppression.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing an amplitude spatial light modulator (aSLM) in the microscope's Fourier plane.
    • Employing binary filters on the aSLM to modify the Fourier spectrum of the object field.
    • Developing a hybrid phase reconstruction algorithm combining the transport of intensity equation and iterative phase retrieval.
    • Using numerical processing of filtered fields to increase spatial coherence.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated successful tuning of spatial coherence in an optical microscope.
    • Achieved increased spatial coherence through numerical processing of filtered fields.
    • Validated experimental retrieval of phase information with high resolution.
    • Showcased effective artifact noise suppression using the hybrid approach with defocused intensities and large sources.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method effectively tunes spatial coherence in optical microscopy.
    • The hybrid phase reconstruction algorithm provides high-resolution phase information and suppresses artifacts.
    • This approach offers a promising tool for advanced imaging applications requiring precise coherence control.