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A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking

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A fast, non-iterative ray-intersection approach for three-dimensional microscale particle tracking.

Liu Hong¹, Leonardo P Chamorro^1,2,3,4

¹Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA. lpchamo@illinois.edu.

|February 2, 2022

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This study introduces a fast, non-iterative method for reconstructing sparse particle concentration using light field velocimetry. The technique enables near-instantaneous 3D velocity field measurements with high accuracy.

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Three-dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for Turbulence Applications: Case of a Jet Flow

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Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Optical measurement techniques
Image processing

Background:

Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV) are crucial for fluid flow analysis.
Accurate 3D reconstruction of sparse particle distributions remains a challenge.
Light field cameras offer potential for volumetric measurements but require advanced processing.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a non-iterative, rapid method for reconstructing sparse particle concentration.
To enable near-instantaneous 3D velocity field measurements using light field velocimetry.
To improve the accuracy and efficiency of particle identification and spatial reconstruction.

Main Methods:

A non-iterative ray tracing approach with robust post-capture microlens array sensor alignment.
Utilizing a kd-tree for efficient storage of voxels traversed by rays.
Employing a cloud point classification algorithm for particle identification and 3D reconstruction.

Main Results:

Near-instantaneous reconstruction of sparse particle concentration.
Successful validation using a physically-based light field camera model.
Experimental demonstration in a microscope yielding 3D laminar velocity fields in good agreement with theory.

Conclusions:

The proposed method significantly advances light field velocimetry for rapid 3D flow analysis.
The technique offers a computationally efficient and memory-saving solution.
Demonstrated accuracy and applicability in both simulated and experimental settings.