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3D Image Acquisition and Display: Technology, Perception and Applications 2025: introduction
Applied Optics
|June 10, 2026
Summary
This feature issue presents 34 articles from the 2025 3D Image Acquisition and Display conference, covering the latest advancements in 3D imaging technology, perception, and applications.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Imaging Science
Background:
- The 2025 Optica conference on 3D Image Acquisition and Display: Technology, Perception and Applications was held in Seattle, USA.
- This joint feature issue of Optics Express and Applied Optics is organized in conjunction with this conference.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive collection of 34 articles reflecting the scope and topics of the 2025 3D Image Acquisition and Display conference.
- To provide an introduction and summary of the research featured in this special issue.
Main Methods:
- A curated selection of 34 peer-reviewed articles.
- Content organized to align with the themes of the 2025 3D Image Acquisition and Display conference.
Main Results:
- A broad overview of current research in 3D image acquisition and display technologies.
- Insights into the perception and applications of 3D imaging.
Conclusions:
- The feature issue serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of 3D imaging.
- It highlights the cutting edge of 3D image acquisition, display, perception, and applications.
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