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Area of Science:

Optics
Optical Sensing
Image Processing

Background:

The 2024 Optica Imaging Congress and Optica Sensing Congress convened leading researchers in optical science.
Computational optical sensing and imaging are rapidly evolving fields with significant technological implications.

Purpose of the Study:

To compile and present recent breakthroughs in computational optical sensing and imaging.
To foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within the optical science community.

Main Methods:

The issue features peer-reviewed papers presented at the joint Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging meeting.
Contributions cover a range of methodologies in optical sensing and image analysis.

Main Results:

Selected papers demonstrate novel techniques and applications in optical sensing.
Advancements in computational imaging algorithms are highlighted.

Conclusions:

The collection underscores the dynamic progress in optical sensing and imaging technologies.
This joint feature issue serves as a valuable resource for scientists and engineers in the field.