Comparison of the point spread functions for polarization-difference and intensity-only imaging in scattering media

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Abstract

The point spread function (PSF) of an imaging system indicates how a particular system degrades the image of a point source. The effects of scatterers on the image as a whole can be determined through a convolution with a particular intensity distribution. Multiple scattering effects causes a widening of the PSF when imaging in a dense scattering medium. It has been hypothesized that polarization-difference imaging (PDI) has a narrower PSF than polarization-sum (PS) imaging allowing for less blurring in images. The PSF for an elemental electric dipole source imaged by PS and PD imaging through a slab of scattering medium are explored using a Monte Carlo simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium 1997
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages2304-2307
Number of pages4
Volume4
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium 1997 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 13 Jul 199718 Jul 1997

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)0272-4693

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium 1997
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period13/07/9718/07/97

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