Joint feature issue in optics express and applied optics: computational optical sensing and imaging 2024

Area of Science:

• Optics and Photonics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning

Background:

• The 2024 Optica Imaging Congress convened experts in optical sensing and imaging.
• Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI) is a rapidly advancing field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and present cutting-edge research from the 2024 Optica Imaging Congress.
• To showcase innovations in computational imaging and sensing techniques.

Main Methods:

• Selection of 36 peer-reviewed papers from congress presentations.
• Inclusion of works on novel imaging techniques, algorithms, and machine learning applications.

Main Results:

• Demonstration of significant progress in imaging efficiency, accuracy, and applicability.
• Presentation of diverse advancements including learning-based reconstructions and hardware acceleration.

Conclusions:

• The feature issue serves as a comprehensive resource for the COSI community.
• This collection is expected to inspire future research and development in optical imaging and sensing.