resolution (optical concept)

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The degree to which an image is distinct in its details as a function of the spacing of individual optical elements, such as grains of light-sensitive chemicals in a photograph or pixels in an electronic image; an important factor affecting image quality.
resolution
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024