title: Design for sequentially timed all-optical mapping photography with optimum temporal performance.
abstract: A recently developed ultrafast burst imaging method known as sequentially timed all-optical mapping photography (STAMP) [Nat. Photonics8, 695 (2014)10.1038/nphoton.2014.163] has been shown effective for studying a diverse range of complex ultrafast phenomena. Its all-optical image separation circumvents mechanical and electronic restrictions that traditional burst imaging methods have long struggled with, hence realizing ultrafast, continuous, burst-type image recording at a fame rate far beyond what is achievable with conventional methods. In this Letter, considering various design parameters and limiting factors, we present an optimum design for STAMP in terms of temporal properties including exposure time and frame rate. Specifically, we first derive master equations that can be used to predict the temporal performance of a STAMP system and then analyze them to realize optimum conditions. This Letter serves as a general guideline for the camera parameters of a STAMP system with optimum temporal performance that is expected to be of use for tackling problems in science that are previously unsolvable with conventional imagers.
authors: Miu
authors: M
authors: Tamamitsu
authors: Keiichi
authors: K
authors: Nakagawa
authors: Ryoichi
authors: R
authors: Horisaki
authors: Atsushi
authors: A
authors: Iwasaki
authors: Yu
authors: Y
authors: Oishi
authors: Akira
authors: A
authors: Tsukamoto
authors: Fumihiko
authors: F
authors: Kannari
authors: Ichiro
authors: I
authors: Sakuma
authors: Keisuke
authors: K
authors: Goda
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D061848:Optical Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010781:Photography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors