Applied Physics Internship | Structured illumination depth sensor | NTS Optel

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Assignment: Structured illumination depth sensor

Depth sensing can be achieved by combining an imaging system (camera) with an off-axis structured illuminator. Using parallax (triangulation), the depth information can be retrieved. Different illumination structures can be used, such as a phase stepping sine profile or a binary successive approximation profile. Maximum flexibility is achieved with a programmable pattern, for example using a DLP or LCOS device.

A structured illuminator can also be used in a microscope to achieve sectioning and/or super resolution.

The assignment is to design and, if time permits, build and test a structured illumination projector.

The assignment consists of the following components:

• Literature study
• Market scan of commercially available devices (DLP, LCOS, …)
• Comparing the merits of different solutions
• Design a setup for the most promising solution
• Select components needed
• If time permits: build a test setup in the lab
• Experimentally verify the performance

Required skillset for the student:

• Master/Bachelor student in (Applied) Physics (university level)
• Affinity with optics

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