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Two-dimensional modulation transfer function: a new perspective |
Applied Optics, Vol. 49, Issue 35, pp. 6749-6755 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.49.006749
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Abstract
One-dimensional templates, such as the U.S. Air Force resolution target or the circular spoke target, are commonly used for the characterization of imaging systems via the modulation transfer function response. It is shown in this paper that one needs a new family of templates for a true characterization of imaging systems that acquire two-dimensional (2D) high-density images or handle 2D information, such as 2D bar code detection and identification. The contrast provided by the newly defined 2D templates is the “true” contrast of the acquired image that the electronic processors are challenged with.
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OCIS Codes
(110.4100) Imaging systems : Modulation transfer function
(350.5730) Other areas of optics : Resolution
ToC Category:
Imaging Systems
History
Original Manuscript: April 27, 2010
Revised Manuscript: October 19, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: October 20, 2010
Published: December 6, 2010
Citation
Emanuel Marom, Benjamin Milgrom, and Naim Konforti, "Two-dimensional modulation transfer function: a new perspective," Appl. Opt. 49, 6749-6755 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-49-35-6749
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