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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Microscopy Techniques
    • Image Contrast Enhancement

    Background:

    • Traditional phase contrast imaging relies on monochromatic light sources.
    • Spiral vortex phases are effective for phase contrast but limited to specific light conditions.
    • Existing methods lack versatility in illumination, restricting applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a white-light spiral phase contrast (SPC) microscopy system.
    • To leverage the wavelength-independent properties of spiral phase elements for broadband imaging.
    • To improve edge definition and contrast in microscopic imaging using white light.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a q-plate to generate a spiral phase with a wavelength-independent topological charge.
    • Implemented a white-light source for illumination in the SPC microscopy setup.
    • Modified the q-plate by darkening its central region to enhance contrast.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully established white-light SPC microscopy.
    • Achieved sharper edges and higher contrast for full-color and pure phase objects.
    • Demonstrated effective tracking of moving microparticles and cell divisions using the developed system.

    Conclusions:

    • White-light SPC microscopy offers a simple and competitive alternative to existing phase contrast methods.
    • The technique enhances understanding of SPC imaging principles.
    • The system shows broad applicability in various microscopic imaging scenarios.