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Deep learning framework enables faster, cross-material ptychographic reconstruction

Researchers have developed a novel deep learning framework for ptychographic phase reconstruction, significantly reducing computational costs associated with large-scale 4D-STEM data. This new method directly predicts full-field phase maps from diffraction measurements, bypassing iterative refinement. Notably, the model demonstrates effective zero-shot cross-material transfer, successfully reconstructing phase maps for materials like AuPd and MoS$_2$ without requiring target-domain fine-tuning. The direct local-to-global pipeline achieves a 10x reduction in reconstruction time compared to traditional iterative methods. AI

IMPACT This method could accelerate scientific discovery by enabling faster and more efficient analysis of material properties.

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Deep learning framework enables faster, cross-material ptychographic reconstruction

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Wen-Chun Lin, Yu-Chee Tseng, Jen-Jee Chen, Nan-You Chen ·

    Zero-Shot Cross-Material Ptychographic Phase Reconstruction Using Deep Learning

    arXiv:2609.13969v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Ptychographic phase reconstruction is commonly formulated as an iterative inverse problem, requiring repeated object-probe updates and resulting in substantial computational cost for large-scale 4D-STEM data. We present a direct loc…