High-resolution quantitative phase microscopic imaging in deep UV with phase retrieval

Opt Lett. 2011 Nov 15;36(22):4362-4. doi: 10.1364/OL.36.004362.

Abstract

High-resolution three-dimensional (3D) microscopic imaging requires the use of short wavelengths. Quantitative 3D imaging techniques, such as digital holographic microscopy, require interference between the object beam and a known reference background for the extraction of phase information. At shorter wavelengths, due to short coherence lengths, it may be difficult to implement a two-beam off-axis setup. Thus, a single-beam technique, which provides complete phase information, may be better suited for short wavelengths. This Letter describes the development of a quantitative microscopy technique at 193 nm using multiple intensity samplings and phase retrieval.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Microscopy / methods*
  • Ultraviolet Rays*