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    Area of Science:

    • Microscopy and Imaging Technologies
    • Optical Physics
    • Computational Imaging

    Background:

    • Digital holographic microscopy (DHM) enables 3D reconstruction of microscopic samples.
    • Achieving precise autofocus in DHM is crucial for accurate imaging and analysis.
    • Current autofocus methods can be limited by sample characteristics or require complex setups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a new, robust autofocus method for digital holographic microscopy.
    • To enable reproducible and object-independent numerical focusing in DHM.
    • To enhance the accuracy and accessibility of holographic microscopy techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Insertion of precisely calibrated objects into the sample on a microscope slide.
    • Hologram reconstruction utilizing an inverse problems approach.
    • Determination of the slide plane location based on measurements of the inserted objects.

    Main Results:

    • Precise localization and measurement of calibrated objects within the sample.
    • Accurate derivation of the sample's slide plane location.
    • Successful demonstration of reproducible numerical focusing at arbitrary distances from the slide plane.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method provides a reliable and versatile solution for autofocus in DHM.
    • It overcomes limitations associated with sample diversity and complexity.
    • This technique significantly improves the practical application of digital holographic microscopy.