All-fiber microendoscopic polarization sensing at single-photon level aided by deep-learning

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2405.02172v3
• Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:25:58 GMT
• Title: All-fiber microendoscopic polarization sensing at single-photon level aided by deep-learning
• Authors: Martin Bielak, Dominik Vašinka, Miroslav Ježek,
• Abstract summary: We introduce a real-time polarization measurement method that is accurate down to a single-photon level. We validate the approach by visualizing the polarization structure of biological specimens and the liquid crystal polymer sample.
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• Abstract: The polarization of light conveys crucial information about the spatial ordering and optical properties of a specimen. However, precise polarization measurement in challenging conditions, including constrained spaces, low light levels, and high-speed scenarios, remains a severe challenge. Addressing this problem, we introduce a real-time polarization measurement method that is accurate down to a single-photon level and provides complete information about the polarization state. Free of moving components, the polarization sensor utilizes a short rigid piece of few-mode fiber followed by a fiber array and a detector array. The calibration of the sensor relies on a neural network yielding unprecedented accuracy across all polarization states, including partially polarized light. We validate the approach by visualizing the polarization structure of biological specimens and the liquid crystal polymer sample (birefringent USAF test). Our method offers an efficient and reliable solution for real-time polarization sensing and microendoscopy under low-light conditions.

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