Recent breakthroughs in digital holography, 2D/3D imaging, and holographic optical elements: introduction

Area of Science:

• Optics and Photonics
• Digital Imaging
• Three-Dimensional Imaging

Background:

• The Optica Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging Topical Meeting (DH) 2024 convened global experts.
• The meeting focused on cutting-edge research and industry developments in digital holography (DH) and 3D imaging.
• A special feature issue across three Optica journals highlights the meeting's contributions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize diverse and high-quality contributions presented at the DH 2024 meeting.
• To highlight key advancements and applications in digital holography and 3D imaging.
• To provide an overview of the future directions in DH and imaging technologies.

Main Methods:

• Gathering of global experts in digital holography and 3D imaging.
• Presentation of cutting-edge research and industry developments.
• Publication of selected works in prestigious Optica journals.

Main Results:

• Showcased a vibrant hub of innovation in DH and 3D imaging.
• Highlighted diverse and high-quality research contributions.
• Identified key advancements and emerging applications in the field.

Conclusions:

• The DH 2024 meeting successfully fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• The featured journal issue disseminates significant progress in digital holography and 3D imaging.
• The discussed advancements are poised to shape the future trajectory of optical imaging technologies.