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Method for controlling the shift invariance of optical correlators
M Levene1, G J Steckman, D Psaltis
1Computation and Neural Systems.
Applied Optics
|February 29, 2008
Summary
Holographic correlators enable parallel correlations but shift invariance limits template storage. Moving holographic material from the Fourier plane controls shift invariance, enhancing correlator capacity.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Information Processing
Background:
- Holographic correlators offer parallel processing capabilities for pattern recognition.
- Shift invariance in correlator systems restricts the number of storable templates due to output plane division.
- Complete shift invariance can lead to misidentification of objects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the limitations imposed by shift invariance in holographic correlator systems.
- To propose a method for enhancing the template storage capacity of correlators.
Main Methods:
- Investigated the impact of holographic material position relative to the Fourier plane.
- Developed a technique to control the degree of shift invariance in the correlator system.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated that moving holographic material away from the Fourier plane effectively controls shift invariance.
- This technique allows for more efficient use of the output plane, increasing template capacity.
Conclusions:
- Controlling shift invariance by adjusting holographic material position is a viable method to overcome limitations in holographic correlators.
- This approach enhances the practical application of holographic correlators for complex pattern recognition tasks.
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