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    Area of Science:

    • Optical imaging
    • Wave optics
    • Holography

    Background:

    • Heterogeneous random media present significant challenges for 3D imaging.
    • Scattering layers and inhomogeneous media distort wavefronts, obscuring image information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a robust 3D imaging method immune to highly heterogeneous double-composite random media.
    • To enable clear imaging through complex scattering environments.

    Main Methods:

    • A common-path phase-shift digital holography system was designed.
    • Wavefront distortion from the inhomogeneous medium is canceled by common-path geometry.
    • Intensity-based digital hologram recording removes scattering layer influence.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method demonstrates immunity to the heterogeneous random medium.
    • Successful 3D imaging through a double-composite random medium was achieved.
    • Experimental validation confirmed the method's effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • The common-path phase-shift digital holography approach effectively overcomes scattering challenges.
    • This technique offers a viable solution for 3D imaging in complex optical environments.
    • The method is experimentally validated for practical applications.