Full Wavefield Lidar

Full-wavefield lidar is an emerging imaging technique that leverages advanced coherent optical modems, originally developed for telecommunications, to simultaneously measure distance, velocity, and polarization of light reflected from a scene. Current research focuses on developing robust algorithms, such as maximum-likelihood reconstruction, to process the complex wavefield data and extract this multi-dimensional information with high accuracy and speed. This technology offers significant advantages over traditional lidar systems, promising improved ranging precision, reliable velocity measurements, and enhanced robustness to environmental interference, with potential applications in various fields including autonomous navigation and remote sensing.