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    Area of Science:

    • Microscopy
    • Optical Engineering
    • 3D Imaging

    Background:

    • Microscopy aims for richer, more accurate data but faces challenges in imaging depth and display dimensions.
    • Current methods struggle with imaging thick specimens and achieving continuous magnification control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a three-dimensional (3D) microscope acquisition method enabling 3D imaging of thick specimens.
    • To achieve continuous adjustable optical magnification and expand imaging depth.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a zoom objective based on liquid lenses for rapid focal length adjustment via voltage control.
    • Designed an arc shooting mount for objective rotation to capture parallax information.
    • Generated parallax synthesis images for 3D display.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully expanded imaging depth and adjusted magnification.
    • Parallax synthesis images accurately and efficiently restored the 3D characteristics of specimens.
    • Experimental verification confirmed the method's efficacy using a 3D display screen.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed 3D microscopy method effectively addresses imaging depth and magnification challenges.
    • The technique offers accurate 3D reconstruction of microscopic specimens.
    • Potential applications include industrial inspection, microbial observation, and medical surgery.