Joint transform correlator with incoherent output

David Mendlovic, Zeev Zalevsky, Naim Konforti

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Abstract

A joint transform correlator (JTC) provides a real-time correlation that is useful for pattern recognition. Based on the shearing interferometer configuration, a method for implementing a novel JTC is suggested. The obtained output correlation is spatially incoherent and thus provides better correlation peak quality. The proposed setup is characterized by its simplicity and stability and its ability to operate under real-time conditions. An experimental demonstration is given.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3201-3205
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision
Volume11
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994

Keywords

  • Correlators
  • Joint transform correlator
  • Shearing interferometer

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