Three-Dimensional Imaging

  • Programme type: Research
  • Study location:
  • Edinburgh

Overview

Conventional imaging systems record a 2D projection of a three-dimensional scene. However, inclusion within the imaging system of a simple curved diffraction grating, manufactured locally by the diffractive optics group, can deliver a set of images showing the 3D structure of the scene in a single exposure. Simply by changing the shape of the grating, the layers imaged can be very close together (a few µm in spacing has been achieved) or can be many metres apart.

We are looking at the opportunities presented by this imaging technique to obtain high-quality 3D images in bio-medical applications (such as microscopy or retinal imaging) or to obtain 4D imaging (position and velocity) in fluid flow problems (in collaborations with colleagues in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering). We have designed a new telecentric microscope (to control the magnification in microscope images) that is presently being patented.

Research

Entry requirements

Contact the School

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:

  • 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
  • 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
  • 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)

Tuition fees

Fees for this programme can be found on our Tuition fees page.

Scholarships & bursaries