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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Microscopy
  • 3D Imaging Technology

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  • Traditional 3D imaging methods can be slow or lack resolution.
  • The need for non-destructive testing in infrastructure is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a real-time 3D microscopic imaging system.
  • To achieve high resolution and a practical working distance for detailed inspections.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing structured light illumination generated by a digital micro-mirror device (DMD).
  • Reconstructing 3D images by measuring changes in the structured light pattern based on object profiles.
  • Achieving kHz rate pattern changes for real-time data acquisition.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a 3D microscopic system with a 20 μm resolution.
  • Achieved a working distance of 9 cm.
  • Enabled real-time 3D information recording.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system offers a viable solution for detailed 3D reconstruction.
  • The system's capabilities are suitable for applications in infrastructure monitoring and fault detection.