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Refocusing Algorithm for Correlation Plenoptic Imaging.

Gianlorenzo Massaro^1,2, Francesco V Pepe^1,2, Milena D'Angelo^1,2

¹Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy.

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|September 9, 2022

Summary

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Correlation plenoptic imaging (CPI) reconstructs 3D scenes using light field data. This study adapts refocusing algorithms for discrete experimental data, improving 3D scene reconstruction from measured correlations.

Keywords:

3D imaging correlation imaging light-field imaging quantum imaging

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3D Reconstruction

Background:

Correlation plenoptic imaging (CPI) captures light field information (intensity and direction).
CPI decodes volumetric data from measured four-dimensional correlation functions.
Existing refocusing algorithms assume continuous coordinates, not discrete experimental data.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt and investigate refocusing algorithms for discrete correlation functions in CPI.
To bridge the gap between theoretical continuous models and experimental discrete data.
To enhance 3D scene reconstruction from experimental CPI measurements.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the refocusing algorithm applied to correlation functions.
Development of methods to handle discrete correlation data from detectors.
Investigation of post-processing techniques for 3D scene isolation.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the applicability of refocusing algorithms to discrete CPI data.
Provided a framework for processing experimentally acquired correlation functions.
Enabled isolation of specific transverse planes within a 3D scene from discrete data.

Conclusions:

Refocusing algorithms can be effectively applied to discrete correlation functions in experimental CPI.
This work facilitates more accurate 3D scene reconstruction in real-world CPI applications.
The findings advance the practical implementation of correlation plenoptic imaging.