3D computational imaging with single-pixel detectors

Sun, B., Edgar, M.P., Bowman, R., Vittert, L.E., Welsh, S., Bowman, A. and Padgett, M.J. (2013) 3D computational imaging with single-pixel detectors. Science, 340(6134), pp. 844-847. (doi: 10.1126/science.1234454)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1234454

Abstract

Computational imaging enables retrieval of the spatial information of an object with the use of single-pixel detectors. By projecting a series of known random patterns and measuring the backscattered intensity, it is possible to reconstruct a two-dimensional (2D) image. We used several single-pixel detectors in different locations to capture the 3D form of an object. From each detector we derived a 2D image that appeared to be illuminated from a different direction, even though only a single digital projector was used for illumination. From the shading of the images, the surface gradients could be derived and the 3D object reconstructed. We compare our result to that obtained from a stereophotogrammetric system using multiple cameras. Our simplified approach to 3D imaging can readily be extended to nonvisible wavebands.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Padgett, Professor Miles and Edgar, Dr Matthew and Bowman, Prof Adrian
Authors: Sun, B., Edgar, M.P., Bowman, R., Vittert, L.E., Welsh, S., Bowman, A., and Padgett, M.J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Statistics
College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Science
Publisher:American Association for the Advancement of Science
ISSN:0036-8075

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