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  • Imaging Science
  • Optical Engineering

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  • Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI) is a powerful non-contact technique for assessing optical properties and 3D topography in turbid media.
  • Accurate quantitative measurements of diffuse reflectance, especially for complex sample geometries, are hindered by challenges in calibration and correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement a generic, hardware-independent calibration routine for SFDI systems using a pinhole camera model.
  • To develop a robust method for determining 3D topography and diffuse reflectance, accounting for sample distance, orientation, and optical system distortions.

Main Methods:

  • A two-step geometric and intensity calibration procedure based on the pinhole camera model was implemented for both projection and detection.
  • Correction methods were derived to address position- and orientation-dependent variations in spatial frequency and intensity.
  • The calibration was validated using a spherical optical phantom measured at multiple positions and wavelengths.

Main Results:

  • The developed imaging model accurately determines 3D topography and diffuse reflectance for samples with varying distances and orientations.
  • Effective scattering coefficient (μs') and absorption coefficient (μa) were determined with average errors of 5% and 12%, respectively.
  • Model-based calibration enables system characterization without prior knowledge, paving the way for digital twins and advanced evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, generic, and hardware-independent calibration routine significantly improves the accuracy of SFDI measurements for complex surfaces.
  • This method enhances the quantitative assessment of optical properties in turbid media, broadening SFDI applications in biology and medicine.
  • The developed calibration framework supports future advancements in synthetic data generation and robust analysis for SFDI systems.