Théorie de KirchhoffLa théorie de Kirchhoff est une théorie de la diffraction qui permet, à l'aide du théorème de Green, de donner une formulation mathématique au principe de Huygens-Fresnel et de modéliser la propagation d'une onde à travers des ouvertures diffractantes. Elle a été introduite par le physicien Gustav Kirchhoff (1824-1887).
Optical resolutionOptical resolution describes the ability of an imaging system to resolve detail, in the object that is being imaged. An imaging system may have many individual components, including one or more lenses, and/or recording and display components. Each of these contributes (given suitable design, and adequate alignment) to the optical resolution of the system; the environment in which the imaging is done often is a further important factor. Resolution depends on the distance between two distinguishable radiating points.
