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Title: Three-dimensional profilometry using a Dammann grating

Journal Article · · Applied Optics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.48.003709· OSTI ID:22036387

We propose three-dimensional (3D) profilometry based on a Fourier transform in which a two-dimensional (2D) Dammann grating and a cylindrical lens are used to generate structured light. The Dammann grating splits most of the illumination power into a 2D diffractive spot matrix. The cylindrical lens transforms these 2D diffractive spots into one-dimensional fringe lines that are projected on an object. The produced projection fringes have the advantages of high brightness and high contrast and compression ratios. The experiments have verified the proposed 3D profilometry. The 3D profilometry using Dammann grating should be of high interest for practical applications.

OSTI ID:
22036387
Journal Information:
Applied Optics, Vol. 48, Issue 19; Other Information: (c) 2009 Optical Society of America; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6935
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English