Title :
Focus optimization with binary wave-front coding
Author :
Liu, Linbo ; Diaz, Francesc ; Loiseaux, Brigitte ; Huignard, Jean-Pierre ; Chen, Nanguang ; Sheppard, C.J.R.
Author_Institution :
Grad. Programme in Bioeng., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Novel schemes to optimize the focusing condition of Gaussian beam are proposed. Superresolution is achieved along a DOF 4 times larger than the confocal parameter. The experimental results are presented by use of an OALV.
Keywords :
binary codes; biomedical optical imaging; endoscopes; image coding; image resolution; laser applications in medicine; laser beams; light valves; liquid crystal devices; masks; medical image processing; optical focusing; optical microscopy; optical tomography; Gaussian beam focusing optimization; binary phase masks; binary wave-front coding; depth of focus; endoscopic optical coherence tomography; liquid crystal light valve; optical microscopy; superresolution; Belts; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical optical imaging; Focusing; Laser beams; Lenses; Liquid crystals; Optical filters; Optical microscopy; Valves; 110.4500; 140.3300;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
