Introduction

This book provides a comprehensive survey of coded optical imaging. Illustrated with 386 figures, it takes readers from the fundamental concepts and theories to the latest research and applications in this field. It can be used in graduate-level courses in optics and photonics. It can also benefit scientists and engineers in optical imaging, computer graphics, and other related disciplines.

Overview

This book starts from a brief history of coded optical imaging and key operations in its data acquisition and image reconstruction. It then presents the latest progress in technological development and applications in the areas of biomedicine, materials science, industrial inspection, optical physics, imaging science, information theory, and more. Chapters describe the most representative techniques, exposing readers to key research themes, including:

Key Research Themes

         Optical signal encoding

         Image reconstruction techniques

         Compressed sensing

         Artificial intelligence

         Metasurface

         Structured light

         Lensless imaging

         Holography

         Tomography

         Light-field imaging

         Ultrafast imaging

         Hyperspectral imaging

         Polarization imaging

         Super-resolution imaging