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    • Statistical Physics
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    • Superresolution imaging aims to resolve details beyond the classical diffraction limit.
    • Distinguishing closely spaced sources is a fundamental challenge in optical microscopy and astronomy.
    • Bayesian inference provides a powerful framework for hypothesis testing in signal processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a theoretical framework for analyzing the resolution limits in superresolution imaging of point sources.
    • To predict the minimum detectable separation of two point sources based on signal strength and noise.
    • To investigate the impact of signal-dominated and background-dominated noise on superresolution capabilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Application of asymptotic Bayesian multi-hypothesis testing (MHT).
    • Analysis based on minimum probability of error (MPE) for discriminating between single and paired source hypotheses.
    • Derivation of scaling laws for minimum source strength as a function of source separation for a Gaussian point-spread function (PSF).

    Main Results:

    • Identified distinct scaling behaviors for minimum source strength in signal-dominated (quartic with logarithmic corrections) and background-dominated (quadratic) regimes.
    • Quantified the relationship between source separation, source strength, and the probability of correct identification.
    • Provided general results applicable to arbitrary signal, background, and sensor noise levels for a Gaussian PSF.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed Bayesian MHT error analysis provides fundamental insights into superresolution limits.
    • The study elucidates the critical role of noise characteristics in determining the achievable resolution.
    • The findings offer a theoretical basis for designing improved superresolution imaging systems.