Analysis of direct three-dimensional image transmission through optical fibers by the use of coherence methods.

The use of a grating interferometer under spatially incoherent illumination for direct three-dimensional image transmission through optical fibers is analyzed. The issues of resolution, image depth, and signal-to-noise ratio are addressed. Experimental results are presented.

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