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    • Biomedical optics
    • Microscopy
    • 3D imaging

    Background:

    • Optical diffraction tomography (ODT) is a label-free imaging technique for 3D reconstruction of micron-sized objects.
    • Image artifacts in ODT often arise from limited coherence and undersampling of Fourier space.
    • Accurate refractive index mapping is crucial for quantitative biological and materials science imaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an ODT microscope that minimizes artifacts for reliable 3D refractive index mapping.
    • To enhance the accuracy and fidelity of ODT reconstructions.
    • To validate the performance of the developed ODT system using well-defined microstructures.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized low temporal coherence light to reduce speckle and enhance image quality.
    • Employed spatial light modulators for precise control of illumination and wavefront shaping.
    • Integrated a common-path interferometer to measure complex optical fields.
    • Implemented a digital micro-mirror device for scanning illumination directions.
    • Applied the Rytov reconstruction algorithm for 3D refractive index map generation.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved artifact-free 3D refractive index maps of micro-objects.
    • Demonstrated high accuracy in reconstructions of challenging 3D shapes like pyramids, bridges, and dumbbells.
    • Validated volumetric reconstructions against electron microscopy data, showing excellent agreement.
    • Successfully retrieved reliable quantitative phase and amplitude information.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed ODT microscope effectively overcomes common imaging artifacts.
    • The system provides accurate and reliable 3D refractive index mapping capabilities.
    • This technique offers a powerful label-free tool for high-resolution 3D imaging in various scientific fields.