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Introduction to the feature issue 3D image acquisition and display: technology, perception and applications 2025
Optics Express
|August 14, 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 focused on technology, perception, and applications.
- This conference was part of the 2025 Imaging and Applied Optics Congress held in Seattle, USA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and summarize research presented at the 2025 3D image acquisition and display conference.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions in 3D imaging.
Main Methods:
- A collection of 34 peer-reviewed articles were selected for this joint feature issue.
- The articles cover the diverse topics and scope addressed during the conference.
Main Results:
- The feature issue includes 34 articles detailing advancements in 3D image acquisition and display.
- Topics span technological innovations, perceptual studies, and practical applications of 3D imaging.
Conclusions:
- This collection highlights significant progress in the field of 3D imaging.
- The published articles represent the forefront of research in 3D image acquisition and display technology.
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