More modern, rigorous approaches to scalar diffraction theory, including the Rayleigh-Sommerfeld formulation.
H(u,v) = exp(-iπλz(u^2+v^2))
: Exercises in this area test your ability to approximate diffraction integrals. For example, problem solutions often involve calculating the diffraction efficiency of sinusoidal amplitude or phase gratings. Navigating the Third Edition Problems
Coherent systems are linear in complex amplitude (Amplitude Transfer Function). Incoherent systems are linear in intensity (OTF).
More modern, rigorous approaches to scalar diffraction theory, including the Rayleigh-Sommerfeld formulation.
H(u,v) = exp(-iπλz(u^2+v^2))
: Exercises in this area test your ability to approximate diffraction integrals. For example, problem solutions often involve calculating the diffraction efficiency of sinusoidal amplitude or phase gratings. Navigating the Third Edition Problems rigorous approaches to scalar diffraction theory
Coherent systems are linear in complex amplitude (Amplitude Transfer Function). Incoherent systems are linear in intensity (OTF). including the Rayleigh-Sommerfeld formulation. H(u