Focus issue introduction: 3D image acquisition and display: technology, perception, and applications.

Area of Science:

• Optics and Photonics
• 3D Imaging Technologies
• Computational Imaging

Background:

• The 2020 OSA Conference on 3D Image Acquisition and Display convened virtually.
• The conference focused on technology, perception, and applications in 3D imaging.
• This feature issue consolidates key research presented at the conference.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of the 2020 OSA 3D conference.
• To highlight significant advancements in 3D image acquisition and display.
• To summarize 29 peer-reviewed articles representing the conference's scope.

Main Methods:

• Compilation of 29 selected articles from the 2020 OSA 3D conference.
• Thematic organization of articles based on conference tracks.
• Review and synthesis of presented research findings.

Main Results:

• The feature issue includes 29 diverse articles.
• The articles cover a wide range of topics within 3D imaging.
• Key advancements in 3D display technologies and acquisition methods are presented.

Conclusions:

• The feature issue serves as a valuable resource for the 3D imaging community.
• It reflects the state-of-the-art in 3D image acquisition and display.
• The collection showcases emerging trends and future directions in the field.