Ultrabroadband Optical Diffraction Tomography

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Abstract
Optical diffraction tomography (ODT) is a powerful noninvasive 3D imaging technique, but its combination with broadband light sources is difficult. In this study, we introduce ultrabroadband ODT, covering over 150 nm of visible spectral bandwidth with a lateral spatial resolution of 150 nm. Our work addresses a critical experimental gap by enabling the measurement of broadband refractive index changes in 3D samples, crucial information that is difficult to assess with existing methodologies. We present broadband, spectrally resolved ODT images of HeLa cells, obtained via pulse-shaping-based Fourier transform spectroscopy. The spectral observations enabled by ultrabroadband ODT, combined with material-dependent refractive index responses, allow for precise three-dimensional identification of nanoparticles within cellular structures. Our work represents a crucial step toward time and spectrally resolved tomography of complex 3D structures with implications for life and materials science applications.
Funding Information
  • European Research Council (101076859)
  • Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci?n y Universidades (RTI2018-099957-J-I00)
  • HORIZON EUROPE European Innovation Council (101047137)
  • H2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (812992)

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