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Reconstruction of objects from coded images by simulated annealing
Abstract:
A new Monte Carlo reconstruction procedure is presented for retrieval of objects from their coded images. The reconstruction process is modeled as an optimization problem whose cost function is related to how well the coded image constraints are satisfied. Reduction of the cost function is achieved by an annealing process analogous to the cooling of a melt to produce an ordered crystal. The method is demonstrated by reconstructing two two-dimensional objects from their one-dimensional coded images.
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