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Area of Science:

Microscopy and Optical Engineering
Advanced Imaging Techniques

Background:

Current photoelectric autofocus methods are limited by single-point focal plane detection.
This limitation reduces system robustness in applications like Stereo-seq, especially with uneven sample surfaces.
Edge detection and sample inconsistencies pose challenges for existing autofocus systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance the robustness and accuracy of autofocus systems in microscopy.
To overcome the limitations of traditional photoelectric autofocus methods.
To introduce a novel laser-based arrayed spots method for active autofocus detection.

Main Methods:

Proposed a laser-based arrayed spots photoelectric autofocus method.
Incorporated a 2D-Dammann grating for uniform light splitting.
Generated an n × n array of spots on the sample surface for detection.

Main Results:

Achieved an autofocus range of ±100μm.
Demonstrated an autofocus accuracy of ±1/4 Depth of Field (DOF).
Verified performance with a 10× objective lens, meeting microscopic focusing requirements.

Conclusions:

The laser-based arrayed light autofocus method offers a novel approach to active autofocus detection.
This method significantly enhances autofocus system robustness and accuracy.
The technique holds substantial application value in fields requiring precise microscopic focusing.