This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students specializing in
optical engineering and optical sciences. Comprising three distinct parts it addresses
fundamental aspects and practical applications of modulated apertures in microscopy. The first
part delves into the fabrication of modulated apertures and the computation of impulse
responses or point spread functions (PSFs). It offers essential insights into the foundational
concepts of modulated aperture design. The second part focuses on the utilization of modulated
apertures in speckle imaging elucidating their significance and relevance in this context.
This section provides a comprehensive understanding of the practical applications of modulated
apertures in image formation. The third and final part explores the application of modulated
apertures within the framework of a confocal scanning laser microscope. The objective here is
to enhance microscope resolution and image contrast contributing to the advancement of
microscopy techniques. This book offers a concise and objective exploration of modulated
apertures' fabrication applications and their potential to enhance microscopy. This book is a
valuable reference for students and researchers seeking to deepen their knowledge in this
specialized field.
