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Target location measurement by optical correlators: a performance criterion: comment.

L P Yaroslavsky

|August 25, 2010

Summary

Fleisher et al. advanced device design for target locations. However, their findings were incomplete, with more comprehensive results previously published in Russian.

Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Device Design

Background:

Fleisher et al. (1992) addressed optimal device design for specific locations.
Their work represented a significant advancement in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the incompleteness of Fleisher et al.'s findings.
To introduce previously published, more complete considerations.

Main Methods:

Literature review and comparison of published optical design principles.
Analysis of device performance metrics for target locations.

Main Results:

Fleisher et al.'s results were found to be not fully comprehensive.
Similar optical design considerations were previously detailed in Russian literature.

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Conclusions:

The existing literature in Russian offers a more complete framework for optimal device design.
Further research should consider the previously published Russian findings for a thorough understanding.