Polarization unlocks scene-level 3D imaging

David Brady

doi:10.29026/oea.2026.260058

Polarization unlocks scene-level 3D imaging

David Brady

James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

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Abstract

Scene-level high-precision 3D imaging remains a key challenge due to the trade-offs between imaging distance and accuracy. While polarization-based 3D imaging offers potential, it offers a focus on "discontinuous" targets—environments where multiple objects are separated by space resulting from surface normal integration. A recent work integrating binocular stereo vision with polarization information successfully recovers depth by iteration. This integration-free approach paves the way for scene-level high-precision 3D imaging and future applications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	260058
Number of pages	1
Journal	Opto-Electronic Advances
Volume	9
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.29026/oea.2026.260058
State	Published - Apr 2026

Keywords

binocular stereo
discontinuity
integration-free
polarization
scene-level 3D imaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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