Optica,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 402 - 402
Published: Feb. 5, 2021
Polarization
of
light
has
been
widely
used
as
a
contrast
mechanism
in
two-dimensional
(2D)
microscopy
and
also
some
three-dimensional
(3D)
imaging
modalities.
In
this
paper,
we
report
the
3D
tomographic
reconstruction
refractive
index
(RI)
tensor
using
2D
scattered
fields
measured
for
different
illumination
angles
polarizations.
Conventional
optical
diffraction
tomography
(ODT)
quantitative,
label-free
method.
It
is
based
on
scalar
formalism,
which
limits
its
application
to
isotropic
samples.
We
achieve
birefringence
objects
through
reformulation
ODT
vector
theory.
The
off-diagonal
components
RI
convey
additional
information
that
not
available
either
conventional
or
polarization
microscopy.
Finally,
show
experimental
reconstructions
with
polarization-sensitive
metric
quantitatively
displaying
true
Microscopy,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
67(2), P. 55 - 67
Published: Feb. 17, 2018
In
this
review,
we
introduce
digital
holographic
techniques
and
recent
progress
in
multidimensional
sensing
by
using
holography.
Digital
holography
is
an
interferometric
imaging
technique
that
does
not
require
lens
can
be
used
to
perform
simultaneous
of
information,
such
as
three-dimensional
structure,
dynamics,
quantitative
phase,
multiple
wavelengths
polarization
state
light.
The
also
obtain
a
image
nonlinear
light
incoherent
with
single-shot
exposure.
recording
ability
has
enabled
variety
applications.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 7, 2020
Due
to
its
specificity,
fluorescence
microscopy
(FM)
has
become
a
quintessential
imaging
tool
in
cell
biology.
However,
photobleaching,
phototoxicity,
and
related
artifacts
continue
limit
FM's
utility.
Recently,
it
been
shown
that
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
can
transform
one
form
of
contrast
into
another.
We
present
PICS,
combination
quantitative
phase
AI,
which
provides
information
about
unlabeled
live
cells
with
high
specificity.
Our
system
allows
for
automatic
training,
while
inference
is
built
the
acquisition
software
runs
real-time.
Applying
computed
maps
back
QPI
data,
we
measured
growth
both
nuclei
cytoplasm
independently,
over
many
days,
without
loss
viability.
Using
method
suppresses
multiple
scattering,
dry
mass
content
individual
within
spheroids.
In
current
implementation,
PICS
offers
versatile
technique
continuous
simultaneous
monitoring
cellular
components
biological
applications
where
long-term
label-free
desirable.
Nature Photonics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 851 - 859
Published: Nov. 10, 2022
Abstract
Quantitative
phase
imaging
has
gained
popularity
in
bioimaging
because
it
can
avoid
the
need
for
cell
staining,
which,
some
cases,
is
difficult
or
impossible.
However,
as
a
result,
quantitative
does
not
provide
labelling
of
various
specific
intracellular
structures.
Here
we
show
novel
computational
segmentation
method
based
on
statistical
inference
that
makes
possible
techniques
to
identify
nucleus.
We
demonstrate
approach
with
refractive
index
tomograms
stain-free
cells
reconstructed
using
tomographic
microscopy
flow
cytometry
mode.
In
particular,
by
means
numerical
simulations
and
two
cancer
lines,
nucleus
be
accurately
distinguished
within
tomograms.
our
experimental
results
are
consistent
confocal
fluorescence
data
microfluidic
cyto-fluorimeter
outputs.
This
remarkable
step
towards
directly
extracting
three-dimensional
structures
from
contrast
typical
configuration.
Abstract
Label‐free
super‐resolution
(LFSR)
imaging
relies
on
light‐scattering
processes
in
nanoscale
objects
without
a
need
for
fluorescent
(FL)
staining
required
super‐resolved
FL
microscopy.
The
objectives
of
this
Roadmap
are
to
present
comprehensive
vision
the
developments,
state‐of‐the‐art
field,
and
discuss
resolution
boundaries
hurdles
that
be
overcome
break
classical
diffraction
limit
label‐free
imaging.
scope
spans
from
advanced
interference
detection
techniques,
where
diffraction‐limited
lateral
is
combined
with
unsurpassed
axial
temporal
resolution,
techniques
true
capability
based
understanding
as
an
information
science
problem,
using
novel
structured
illumination,
near‐field
scanning,
nonlinear
optics
approaches,
designing
superlenses
nanoplasmonics,
metamaterials,
transformation
optics,
microsphere‐assisted
approaches.
To
end,
brings
under
same
umbrella
researchers
physics
biomedical
communities
which
such
studies
have
often
been
developing
separately.
ultimate
intent
paper
create
current
future
developments
LFSR
its
physical
mechanisms
great
opening
series
articles
field.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Optical
tomography
has
emerged
as
a
non-invasive
imaging
method,
providing
three-dimensional
insights
into
subcellular
structures
and
thereby
enabling
deeper
understanding
of
cellular
functions,
interactions,
processes.
Conventional
optical
methods
are
constrained
by
limited
illumination
scanning
range,
leading
to
anisotropic
resolution
incomplete
structures.
To
overcome
this
problem,
we
employ
compact
multi-core
fibre-optic
cell
rotator
system
that
facilitates
precise
manipulation
cells
within
microfluidic
chip,
achieving
full-angle
projection
with
isotropic
resolution.
Moreover,
demonstrate
an
AI-driven
tomographic
reconstruction
workflow,
which
can
be
paradigm
shift
from
conventional
computational
methods,
often
demanding
manual
processing,
fully
autonomous
process.
The
performance
the
proposed
rotation
approach
is
validated
through
phantoms
HL60
human
cancer
cells.
versatility
learning-based
workflow
paves
way
for
its
broad
application
across
diverse
modalities,
including
but
not
flow
cytometry
acoustic
tomography.
Therefore,
propel
advancements
in
biology,
aiding
inception
pioneering
therapeutics,
augmenting
early-stage
diagnostics.
We
propose
an
iterative
reconstruction
scheme
for
optical
diffraction
tomography
that
exploits
the
split-step
non-paraxial
(SSNP)
method
as
forward
model
in
a
learning
scheme.
Compared
with
beam
propagation
(BPM)
previously
used
(LT-BPM),
improved
accuracy
of
SSNP
maximizes
information
retrieved
from
measurements,
relying
less
on
prior
assumptions
about
sample.
A
rigorous
evaluation
based
(LT-SSNP)
using
both
synthetic
and
experimental
measurements
confirms
its
superior
performance
compared
LT-BPM.
Benefiting
SSNP,
LT-SSNP
can
clearly
resolve
structures
are
highly
distorted
serious
limitation
quantifying
biological
samples
is
ground
truth
unknown.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
we
describe
novel
allows
us
to
compare
performances
different
schemes
by
discrete
dipole
approximation
generate
measurements.
Finally,
explore
capacity
approaches
enable
data
compression
reducing
number
scanning
angles,
which
particular
interest
minimizing
measurement
time.
Abstract
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
are
rare
released
from
primary,
metastatic,
or
recurrent
tumors
in
the
peripheral
blood
of
cancer
patients.
CTCs
isolation
and
their
molecular
characterization
represent
a
new
marker
screening,
diagnostic
tool
called
“liquid
biopsy”
(LB).
Compared
to
traditional
tissue
biopsy
that
is
invasive
does
not
reveal
heterogeneity,
LB
noninvasive
reflects
“real‐time”
dynamism
drug
sensitivity.
In
frame
LB,
paradigm
based
on
single‐cell
label‐free
analysis
morphological
emerging.
Here,
we
review
latest
research
developments
this
emerging
vision
LB.
particular,
survey
discuss
recent
improvements
microfluidics,
imaging
diagnosis
cell
classification
by
artificial
intelligence
how
combine
them
realize
an
intelligent
platform
lab‐on‐chip
technology.
This
prospect
appears
open
up
promising
intriguing
scenarios
for
management
through
will
revolutionize
future
early
therapeutic
choice
with
disruptive
impact
society.
Optica,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 6 - 6
Published: Nov. 19, 2020
Three-dimensional
(3D)
refractive
index
(RI)
tomography
has
recently
become
an
exciting
new
tool
for
biological
studies.
However,
its
limitation
to
(1)
thin
samples
resulting
from
a
need
of
transmissive
illumination
and
(2)
small
fields
view
(typically
∼50µm×
)
hindered
utility
in
broader
biomedical
applications.
In
this
work,
we
demonstrate
3D
RI
with
large
field
opaque,
arbitrarily
thick
scattering
(unsuitable
imaging
conventional
tomographic
techniques)
penetration
depth
ca.
one
mean
free
path
length
(
100
tissue)
using
simple,
low-cost
microscope
system
epi-illumination.
This
approach
leverages
solution
the
inverse
problem
via
general
non-paraxial
optical
transfer
function
our
quantitative
oblique
back-illumination
microscopy
(qOBM)
system.
A
theoretical
analysis
is
presented
along
simulations
experimental
validations
polystyrene
beads,
rat
human
brain
tissues.
work
significant
implications
investigation
optically
thick,
semi-infinite
non-invasive
label-free
manner.
unique
qOBM
can
extend
translational
clinical
medicine.
Journal of Imaging,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 252 - 252
Published: Nov. 26, 2021
Quantitative
Phase
Imaging
(QPI)
provides
unique
means
for
the
imaging
of
biological
or
technical
microstructures,
merging
beneficial
features
identified
with
microscopy,
interferometry,
holography,
and
numerical
computations.
This
roadmap
article
reviews
several
digital
holography-based
QPI
approaches
developed
by
prominent
research
groups.
It
also
briefly
discusses
present
future
perspectives
2D
3D
based
on
holographic
tomography,
their
applications.