Two algorithms for the phase retrieval of hard X-ray in-line phase contrast imaging are presented. One is referred to as Iterative Angular Spectrum Algorithm (IASA) and the other is a hybrid algorithm that combines IASA with TIE (transport of intensity equation). The calculations of the algorithms are based on free space propagation of the angular spectrum. The new approaches are demonstrated with numerical simulations. Comparisons with other phase retrieval algorithms are also performed. It is shown that the phase retrieval method combining the IASA and TIE is a promising technique for the application of hard X-ray phase contrast imaging.
YU Bin1,2, PENG Xiang1,2, TIAN Jindong1, NIU Hanben1, DIAO Luhong3 & LI Hua3 1. Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education, Institute of Optoelec- tronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
