title: Generation of optimum random pinhole arrays for multiple imaging.
abstract: Through an analysis using the transfer function of a pinhole camera, the multiple imaging characteristics of photographic diffusers described by Grover and Tremblay [Appl. Opt. 21, 4500(1982)] is studied. It is found that only one pinhole diameter satisfies the optimum imaging condition for best contrast transfer at any desired spatial frequency. A simple method of generating random pinhole arrays with a controlled pinhole diameter is described. These pinhole arrays are later used to generate high frequency sinusoidal gratings from a coarse grid. The contrast in the final gratings is found to be reasonably high.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Vasu