Transmissive Single-Pixel Microscopic Imaging through Scattering Media

Sensors (Basel). 2021 Apr 13;21(8):2721. doi: 10.3390/s21082721.

Abstract

Microscopic imaging is of great significance for medical diagnosis. However, due to the strong scattering and absorption of tissue, the implementation of non-invasive microscopic imaging is very difficult. Traditional single-pixel microscopes, based on reflective optical systems, provide an alternative solution for scattering media imaging. Here, the single-pixel microscope with transmissive liquid crystal modulation is proposed. The microscopic ability of the proposed microscope is calibrated. The multi-spectral microscopic imaging of the object is demonstrated. The transmissive imaging of the object behind the scattering media is analyzed. The proposed prototype of the transmissive single-pixel microscope is expected to be applied in microscopic imaging through scattering media and medical imaging.

Keywords: LC-SLM; microscopic imaging; multi-spectral; scattering media; single-pixel imaging.

MeSH terms

  • Liquid Crystals*
  • Microscopy
  • Optical Devices*