\section{Introduction}

Holographic imaging in the soft X-ray (SXR) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) have been demonstrated in several experiments realized using EUV/SXR lasers and synchrotron sources. These include the first realization of soft X-ray laser holography at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using a large laser facility, and the holographic recording of biological samples and sub-micron structures using soft X-ray radiation from synchrotrons, among other experiments \cite{Mizuuchi2002, Mizuuchi2003}. A key idea in these experiments is to use coherent short wavelength illumination to achieve a spatial resolution beyond the reach of visible light.

Three-dimensional (3D) imaging has long been a pursuit of optical science, with applications ranging from biological microscopy to industrial metrology. Among various techniques, digital holography stands out for its ability to capture both the amplitude and phase of a light field, enabling the numerical reconstruction of volumetric data from a single two-dimensional (2D) recording. Recent advancements in light sources and computational power have further pushed the boundaries of what is possible in holographic imaging.

Using synchrotron radiation Gabor and Fourier holograms have been demonstrated \cite{Mizuuchi2003}

with spatial resolution below 100 nm at SXR wavelengths. Compact EUV sources based on high harmonic generation (HHG) were also used to demonstrate table-top in-line EUV holography with a spatial resolution of 7.9 m and 0.8 m. Time resolved holographic imaging, that exploits the short pulsewidth of the HHG sources, was also implemented to study the ultrafast dynamics of surface deformation with a lateral resolution of the order of 100 nm \cite{Mizuuchi2005,Nakanishi2007}. The recent development of compact coherent EUV laser sources, \cite{Ott2006} has opened new opportunities for the implementation of novel imaging schemes with nanometer-scale resolution that fit on a table-top \cite{Mizuuchi2003,Ott2006}. In this paper, we present a proof of principle experiment in which we demonstrate that three dimensional imaging in a volume may be obtained from a single high numerical aperture (NA) hologram obtained with a table top EUV laser. Gabor holograms were numerically reconstructed over a range of image planes by sweeping the propagation distance. This numerical \nobreak{sectioning} technique for holography is verified to produce a robust three dimension image of a test\break object.

In particular, holographic imaging in the soft X-ray (SXR) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) regimes has gained significant attention. The use of coherent short-wavelength illumination allows for spatial resolutions far beyond the diffraction limit of visible light, making it an ideal tool for nanometer-scale imaging. Previous work has demonstrated the feasibility of EUV holography using large-scale synchrotron facilities and compact high-harmonic generation (HHG) sources \cite{Mizuuchi2002, Mizuuchi2003, Mizuuchi2005}. However, achieving robust 3D reconstruction with high axial and lateral resolution on a table-top scale remains a technical challenge.

Holographic imaging in the soft X-ray (SXR) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) have \cite{Or2006a} been demonstrated in several experiments realized using EUV/SXR lasers and synchrotron sources. These include the first realization of soft X-ray laser holography at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using a large laser facility, and the holographic recording of biological samples and sub-micron structures using soft X-ray radiation from synchrotrons, among other experiments \cite{Or2007, Or2008}. A key idea in these experiments is to use coherent short wavelength illumination to achieve a spatial resolution beyond the reach of visible light \cite{Or2005a}.

Using synchrotron radiation Gabor and Fourier holograms have been demonstrated with spatial resolution below 100 nm at SXR wavelengths. Compact EUV sources based on high harmonic generation (HHG) were also used to demonstrate table-top in-line EUV holography with a spatial resolution of 7.9 m and 0.8 m. Time resolved holographic imaging, that exploits the short pulsewidth of the HHG sources, was also implemented to study the ultrafast dynamics of surface deformation with a lateral resolution of the order of 100 nm. The recent development of compact coherent EUV laser sources has opened new opportunities for the implementation of novel imaging schemes with nanometer-scale resolution that fit on a table-top. In this paper, we present a proof of principle experiment in which we demonstrate that three dimensional imaging in a volume may be obtained from a single high numerical aperture (NA) hologram obtained with a table top EUV laser. Gabor holograms were numerically reconstructed over a range of image planes by sweeping the propagation distance. This numerical sectioning technique for holography is verified to produce a robust three dimension image of a test object.

Holographic imaging in the soft X-ray (SXR) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) have been demonstrated in several experiments realized using EUV/SXR lasers and synchrotron sources. These include the first realization of soft X-ray laser holography at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using a large laser facility, and the holographic recording of biological samples and sub-micron structures using soft X-ray radiation from synchrotrons, among other experiments. A key idea in these experiments is to use coherent short wavelength illumination to achieve a spatial resolution beyond the reach of visible light.

Using synchrotron radiation Gabor and Fourier holograms have been demonstrated with spatial resolution below 100 nm at SXR wavelength. Compact EUV sources based on high harmonic generation (HHG) were also used to demonstrate table-top in-line EUV holography with a spatial resolution of 7.9 m and 0.8 m. Time resolved holographic imaging, that exploits the short pulsewidth of the HHG sources, was also implemented to study the ultrafast dynamics of surface deformation with a lateral resolution of the order of 100 nm. The recent development of compact coherent EUV laser sources has opened new opportunities for the implementation of novel imaging schemes with nanometer-scale resolution that fit on a table-top. In this paper, we present a proof of principle experiment in which we demonstrate that three dimensional imaging in a volume may be obtained from a single high numerical aperture (NA) hologram obtained with a table top EUV laser. Gabor holograms were numerically reconstructed over a range of image planes by sweeping the propagation distance. This numerical sectioning technique for holography is verified to produce a robust three dimension image of a test object.

Holographic imaging in the soft X-ray (SXR) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) have been demonstrated in several experiments realized using EUV/SXR lasers and synchrotron sources. These include the first realization of soft X-ray laser holography at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using a large laser facility, and the holographic recording of biological samples and sub-micron structures using soft X-ray radiation from synchrotrons, among other experiments. A key idea in these experiments is to use coherent short wavelength illumination to achieve a spatial resolution beyond the reach of visible light.

Using synchrotron radiation Gabor and Fourier holograms have been demonstrated with spatial resolution below 100 nm at SXR wavelength. Compact EUV sources based on high harmonic generation (HHG) were also used to demonstrate table-top in-line EUV holography with a \nobreak{spatial} resolution of 7.9 m and 0.8 m. Time resolved holographic imaging, that exploits the short pulsewidth of the HHG sources, was also implemented to study the ultrafast dynamics of surface deformation with a lateral resolution of the order of 100 nm. The recent development of compact coherent EUV laser sources has opened new opportunities for the implementation of novel imaging schemes with nanometer-scale resolution that fit on a table-top. In this paper, we present a proof of principle experiment in which we demonstrate that three dimensional imaging in a volume may be obtained from a single high numerical aperture (NA) hologram obtained with a table top EUV laser. Gabor holograms were numerically reconstructed over a range of image planes by sweeping the propagation distance. This numerical sectioning technique for holography is verified to produce a robust three dimension image of a test object.

Holographic imaging in the soft X-ray (SXR) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) have been demonstrated in several experiments realized using EUV/SXR lasers and synchrotron sources. These include the first realization of soft X-ray laser holography at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using a large laser facility, and the holographic recording of biological samples and sub-micron structures using soft X-ray radiation from synchrotrons, among other experiments. A key idea in these experiments is to use coherent short wavelength illumination to achieve a spatial resolution beyond the reach of visible light.

Using synchrotron radiation Gabor and Fourier holograms have been demonstrated with spatial resolution below 100 nm at SXR wavelength. Compact EUV sources based on high harmonic generation (HHG) were also used to demonstrate table-top in-line EUV holography with a spatial resolution of 7.9 m and 0.8 m. Time resolved holographic imaging, that exploits the short pulsewidth of the HHG sources, was also implemented to study the ultrafast dynamics of surface deformation with a lateral resolution of the order of 100 nm. The recent development of compact coherent EUV laser sources has opened new opportunities for the implementation of novel imaging schemes with nanometer-scale resolution that fit on a table-top. In this paper, we present a proof of principle experiment in which we demonstrate that three dimensional imaging in a volume may be obtained from a single high numerical aperture (NA) hologram obtained with a table top EUV laser. Gabor holograms were numerically reconstructed over a range of image planes by sweeping the propagation distance.

In this paper, we present a novel approach to three-dimensional holographic imaging using a compact, table-top EUV laser. By recording a single high numerical aperture (NA) Gabor hologram, we demonstrate that numerical optical sectioning can be employed to resolve depth information. Our method involves sweeping the propagation distance in the numerical reconstruction process, allowing us to map the 3D topography of complex objects. We report a lateral resolution of 164 nm and demonstrate the ability to discriminate depth features with high precision. This work provides a proof-of-principle for accessible, high-resolution 3D imaging in the EUV spectrum.
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