Fast optical refocusing through multimode fiber bend using Cake-Cutting Hadamard encoding algorithm to improve robustness

TL;DR

This paper introduces a Cake-Cutting Hadamard encoding algorithm that rapidly refocuses multimode fiber imaging systems, significantly improving robustness against perturbations and environmental noise.

Contribution

It presents a novel fast focusing algorithm for multimode fibers that enhances image stability under disturbances, demonstrated through simulation and experiments.

Findings

Approaches theoretical enhancement at 2000 measurements

Enables quick refocusing after fiber perturbations

Improves robustness of multimode fiber imaging systems

Abstract

Multimode fibres offer the advantages of high resolution and miniaturization over single mode fibers in the field of optical imaging. However, multimode fibre's imaging is susceptible to perturbations of MMF that can lead to secondary spatial distortions in the transmitted image. Perturbations include random disturbances in the fiber as well as environmental noise. Here, we exploit the fast focusing capability of the Cake-Cutting Hadamard coding algorithm to counteract the effects of perturbations and improve the system's robustness. Simulation shows that it can approach the theoretical enhancement at 2000 measurements. Experimental results show that the algorithm can help the system to refocus in a short time when MMFs are perturbed. This research will further contribute to using multimode fibres in medicine, communication, and detection.