Multi-Dimensional Testing with Zone Plate Generators
Zone plate techniques are not new; the detailed theory is well documented in technical literature dating back several years. But the concepts have not yet seen widespread application or understanding, particularly in the United States. A conceptual description of zone plate signal generation is presented, with comparisons between simple zone plate patterns and more common test signals. The more complex patterns, with their ability to exercise a system in horizontal, vertical, and temporal (motion) dimensions, are discussed in light of the sophisticated processing required for practical recording and/or transmission of the greater information content of enhanced or High Definition video.
- Print ISSN
- 0036-1682
- Published
- 1990-01
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J16790
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