A single-shot 2D/3D simultaneous imaging microscope based on light field microscopy

We propose a one-shot dual-dimension microscope which captures 2D/3D information simultaneously based on light field microscopy. By locating a beam splitter into a relayed light field microscopy system, the simultaneous capture of both 2D and 3D information is possible. Two digital cameras are synchronized and simultaneously capture 2D and 3D information, respectively. We also discuss about the way to present 2D and 3D information together efficiently, and the way to develop the 3D depth image quality with the high resolution 2D image information.

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