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Static and dynamic behavior of speckle patterns described by operator algebra.

Y Fainman, J Shamir, E Lenz

    Applied Optics
    |April 8, 2010
    PubMed
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    This study simplifies the analysis of laser speckle patterns from moving surfaces using operator algebra. It presents general mathematical expressions, showing prior results as special cases.

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