SYSTEMS THEORY AND THE ANALYSIS OF PHOTO-OPTICAL PROCESSES,

Abstract

Some criteria and techniques currently used for the evaluation and analysis of photo-optical systems are discussed. This includes a discussion of resolution and sharpness, photographic spread functions, and modulation transfer functions. A critical appraisal is made of appealing analogies between electronic systems and optical systems, with emphasis placed on analytical techniques that would be applicable to more than one component of a photographic system. Some attention is given to the advantages and limitations of using analogies from non-linear systems theory in this context, and existing chemical theory also is taken into consideration. It is observed, in conclusion, that a considerable amount of further research would be necessary in order to tie these several theories together in any useful way. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0653110

Entities

People

  • E. T. Nelson
  • G. A. Markel
  • M. P. Dutko

Organizations

  • HRB Systems

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Linear Systems
  • Modulation
  • Sharpness
  • Transfer Functions

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics