Decorrelation object | Instant averaging | Sequential averaging |
Temporal coherence | Broadband light source; Many light sources of different wavelengths | Dynamic wavelength variation (e.g. tunable laser) |
Spatial coherence | Using a spatially expanded light source; Dividing a light source into spatially incoherent sub-sources by breaking temporal coherence; Simultaneous illumination of different areas of the object with several incoherent light sources | Movement (scanning) of a coherent light spot |
Wave field direction | Simultaneous illumination with multiple light sources of different directions | Dynamic changing the angular spectrum |
Polarization | Splitting a light source into two temporary incoherent tracks with linear polarization changes | Dynamic changing the state of polarization |
Phase front |
| Dynamic diffuser; Vibrating multimode fiber |