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    Area of Science:

    • Optical physics
    • Astronomy
    • Image processing

    Background:

    • Stellar speckle interferometry is crucial for high-resolution astronomical imaging.
    • Severe atmospheric seeing conditions degrade image quality, limiting resolution.
    • Traditional imaging struggles with diffraction limits and atmospheric turbulence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a robust method for reconstructing diffraction-limited images from speckle data.
    • To overcome limitations imposed by severe atmospheric seeing.
    • To improve image quality in astronomical observations.

    Main Methods:

    • Simulated stellar speckle interferometry using spatially incoherent objects.
    • A novel image processing technique involving brightest pixel shifting and image summation.
    • Processing speckle images acquired under simulated severe seeing conditions.

    Main Results:

    • A recognizable diffraction-limited image of the object was successfully reconstructed.
    • The method proved effective even with defocused imaging systems.
    • Image quality was significantly improved despite severe seeing simulations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed brightest pixel shifting and summation technique enhances astronomical image reconstruction.
    • This method offers a viable solution for obtaining high-resolution images under challenging atmospheric conditions.
    • The technique shows promise for improving the capabilities of stellar speckle interferometry.