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Calculation of the power spectral density from surface profile data

J M Elson, J M Bennett

    Applied Optics
    |October 22, 2010
    PubMed
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    This study provides correct methods for calculating one-dimensional power spectral density (PSD) from surface profile data. It addresses issues with standard routines and offers techniques to reduce PSD estimate variance for accurate surface texture analysis.

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