Advanced Photonics Nexus, Volume. 5, Issue 1, (2026)

Broadband Polarization-based Method for Color High-resolution Imaging through Complex Scattering Media [Early Posting]

Wang Sen, Wang Tianyu, He Piao , Hui Yan , Dong Xue, Liu Jinpeng, Ge Jingjing, Liu Fei, Xiang Meng, Shao Xiaopeng
Author Affiliations
  • Xidian University
  • Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Remote Sensing Technology
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences
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    In complex media scattering, multiple scattering severely degrading the optical wavefront and resulting in blurred images, while the spectral distortion caused by the scattering effect leads to severe color distortion. Achieving color high-resolution imaging through scattering media remains a significant challenge. Here, we propose a broadband polarization-based method for color high-resolution imaging through scattering media. This approach enables high-resolution reconstruction by effectively separating the speckle illumination pattern from the mixedscattering field information leveraging polarization common-mode characteristics. Concurrently, it incorporates chromatic balance compensation to correct spectral aliasing in the scattered light field, enabling high-resolution color imaging through complex scattering media. To further optimize color distortion caused by scattering, a compensation strategy combining color constancy and white balance theory is adopted. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method significantly enhances both spatial resolution and color fidelity across various scattering conditions and target materials, showcasing strong adaptability and robustness. This approach provides a novel solution for achieving high-resolution color optical imaging in complex scattering environments.

    Paper Information

    Manuscript Accepted: Oct. 20, 2025

    Posted: Dec. 1, 2025

    DOI: APN