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    This study introduces a new digital refocusing method for holography using speckle motion. The proposed metrics accurately determine the correct image plane distance, improving holographic reconstructions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Digital Imaging
    • Holographic Interferometry

    Background:

    • Refocusing in digital holography is crucial but challenging.
    • Existing metrics for image plane determination can be complex or less accurate.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel digital refocusing approach for holographic images.
    • To leverage the relationship between speckle motion and defocus for accurate image plane determination.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the linear relationship between in-plane speckle motion and defocus.
    • Analyzing cross-correlations of intensity images reconstructed at varying distances.
    • Developing two metrics based on cross-correlation properties of speckle images.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed metrics accurately estimate the correct reconstruction distance.
    • Experimental results show a difference of less than 1% between the two metrics.
    • Both metrics provide sufficient accuracy for image plane reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel digital refocusing method offers an effective solution for accurate image plane reconstruction in holography.
    • The proposed metrics are simple, robust, and validated through simulations and experiments.
    • This approach enhances the capabilities of digital holography and holographic interferometry.