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Unified Optical Scanning Technology

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ISBN-10: 0471316547

ISBN-13: 9780471316541

Edition: 1st 2003

Authors: Leo Beiser

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Optical scanning involves the reading of a pattern of spatial information & transforming the read document or image into a signal for electronic processing. This book integrates scanning theory & practice to provide a comprehensive overview of the technology available.
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Book details

List price: $164.95
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/14/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 185
Size: 6.36" wide x 9.51" long x 0.74" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English

Preface
Introduction--Technology Overview and Unifying Principles
Optical Scanning Characteristics and Disciplines
Active and Passive Scanning
Conjugate Image Representations
Retroreflection and Double-Pass Systems
Input, Output, and Remote Sensing Systems
Optical and Resolution Invariants; Optical Transfer
System Architecture
Objective Lens Relationships
Scanning Theory and Processes
The Point Spread Function and Its Convolution
PSF Developed from Uniform Illumination of an Aperture
PSF Developed from Aperture Illumination with a Gaussian Distribution
Scanning--Controlled Movement of the PSF; Its Convolution
Quantized or Digitized Scan
The Sampling Criterion
Gaussian Beam Propagation
Representation and Development of the Gaussian Beam
Gaussian Beam Focusing Characteristics
Scanned Quality Criteria and the Modulation Transfer Function
The Fourier Transform
The Modulation Transfer Function
Scanned Resolution
Influence and Significance of Scanned Resolution
Basis of Scanned Resolution
Resolution Nomograph
Aperture Shape Factor
Uniformly Illuminated Apertures
Summary of Apertue Shape Factors
The Resolution Equation, the Resolution Invariant, and Beam Propagation
Propagation of Noise and Error Components
Augmented Resolution
Radial Symmetry and Scan Magnification
Augmented Resolution for Holographic Scanners
Resolution in Passive and Remote Sensing Systems
Scanner Devices and Techniques
Scanner Technology Organization
High-Inertia Scanning
Rotating Polygons
Distinctions Between Pyramidal and Prismatic Polygons
Duty Cycle
Over- and Underillumination (Over- and Underfilling) of the Facet
Facet Tracking
Design Considerations
Passive Scanning for Remote Sensing
Holographic Scanners
Scanner Configurations and Characteristics
Implementation of Holographic Scanners
Oscillatory (Vibrational) Scanners
The Galvanometric Scanner
The Resonant Scanner
Suspension Systems and Position Control
The Fast-Steering Mirror
The Fiber Optic Scanner
Scanner-Lens Relationships
Scanner-Lens Architecture
Double-Pass Architecture
Aperture Relaying
Lens Relationships for Control of Deflection Error
Low-Inertia Scanning
Acoustooptic Scanners
Operating Principles
Fundamental Characteristics
Alternate Acoustooptic Deflection Techniques
Electrooptic (Gradient) Scanners
Implementation Methods
Drive Power
Agile Beam Steering
Phased Array Technology
Decentered Microlens Arrays
Summary of Agile Beam Steering
Control of Scanner Beam Misplacement
Cross-Scan Error and Its Correction
General Considerations and Available Methods
Passive Methods
The Ghost Image and Its Elimination
Skew Beam Method of Ghost Elimination
Beam Offset Method of Ghost Elimination
Summary--Major Scanner Characteristics
Comparison of Major Scanner Types
References
Index