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    • Traditional OSH involves interferometers, scanning, and frequency shifters for time-varying Fresnel zone plates (FZPs).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To simplify the optical setup for holographic 3D imaging.
    • To develop a motionless holographic imaging technique using a spatial light modulator (SLM).

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the polarization sensitivity of an SLM to implement a time-varying FZP.
    • Developed an in-line optical setup requiring only an SLM, eliminating the need for complex interferometers and scanning.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated a simplified, motionless holographic 3D imaging technique.
    • Verified the feasibility using a USAF pattern and a fluorescent bead.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method significantly reduces the complexity of holographic 3D imaging setups.
    • This SLM-based approach offers a feasible and streamlined alternative for motionless holographic imaging.