Abstract

The image formation process in a modulation contrast microscope is studied from the coherence theory standpoint. A general expression for the image irradiance distribution is established. Some particular cases of interest are treated in detail.

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SNR in photocounting images of rough objects in partially coherent light

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Image of a periodic complex object in an optical system under partially coherent illumination

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Modulation Contrast Microscope

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