The document defines contrast and the modulation transfer function (MTF). It states that MTF is a measurement of the image contrast divided by the object contrast and represents the ability of an optical system to transfer the contrast of an object to its image. The document provides an example MTF graph showing this ratio at different frequencies, with an ideal lens having a MTF of 1.0.
9. Fourier Analysis
Square wave = Sum of sine waves
Square wave = Fundamental sine wave +
harmonics
Fundamental sine wave is a wave with the
same frequency as the square wave
Third harmonic is a sine wave with 3 times the
square wave
Fifth harmonic is a sine wave with 5 times the
frequency of the square wave
12. Modulation Transfer Function
Object Contrast-> Lens -> Image contrast
MTF = Image Contrast/ Object Contrast
MTF = 1.0 for an ideal lens (or system)
MTF is determined by frequency to obtain a
graph.