1 January 2002 Optical Fourier transform theory based on geometrical optics
Suganda Jutamulia, Toshimitsu Asakura
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A new theory of the Fourier-transform property of a lens, based on geometrical optics instead of diffraction and wave optics, is presented. This simple theory is useful for quick understanding of optical correlators and other Fourier optical processors.
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Suganda Jutamulia and Toshimitsu Asakura "Optical Fourier transform theory based on geometrical optics," Optical Engineering 41(1), (1 January 2002). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.1424878
Published: 1 January 2002
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KEYWORDS
Geometrical optics

Collimation

Fourier transforms

Optical correlators

Diffraction

Transparency

Optical engineering

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