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Some experiments in partially coherent imaging and modulation transfer function evaluation

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A relatively simple and inexpensive scanning optical system is described as a versatile tool for the demonstration and analysis of a variety of optical imaging properties. Some examples of partially coherent imaging and modulation transfer function (MTF) evaluation are presented.

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  1. Department of Pysics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061, Blacksburg, VA, USA

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Indebetouw, G. Some experiments in partially coherent imaging and modulation transfer function evaluation. Appl. Phys. B 32, 21–24 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00688770

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