High depth of field microscopic imaging using an interferometric camera
Optics Express, Vol. 8, Issue 11, pp. 624-630 (2001)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.8.000624
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Abstract
We describe the design of a microscope combining rotational shear interferometer (RSI)-based coherence imaging with an objective lens to simultaneously obtain high numerical aperture and high depth of field imaging. We present experimental results showing the operation of this instrument.
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OCIS Codes
(110.1650) Imaging systems : Coherence imaging
(180.0180) Microscopy : Microscopy
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History
Original Manuscript: March 27, 2001
Published: May 21, 2001
Citation
P. Potuluri, Matthew Fetterman, and David Brady, "High depth of field microscopic imaging using an interferometric camera," Opt. Express 8, 624-630 (2001)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-8-11-624
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