MATLAB Code and Example Data for Fast and Accurate Phase Unwrapping of Complex Phase Maps

This MATLAB code provides a <b>fast, accurate, and robust phase unwrapping solution</b>, designed to handle <b>challenging phase maps with discontinuities, noise, and intricate spatial structures</b> (e.g., spiral shear phase maps). While it excels in complex scenarios where conventional algorithms often fail, it is <b>equally applicable to smooth and noise-free phase data</b>, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications.It is particularly useful in <b>optical metrology, interferometry, SAR/InSAR imaging, and medical diagnostics</b>, where reliable phase recovery is essential.The scripts support the paper <i>“Fast and Accurate Phase Unwrapping for Complex Phase Maps”</i> (submitted to <b>Applied Optics, OPTICA Publishing Group</b>) and include <b>example simulated and experimental phase data</b> for testing. Once the paper is accepted, the <b>full implementation</b> will be made publicly available for research and educational use.