CCD image processing - Astronomy

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The discussion focuses on the processing of CCD images in astronomy, specifically regarding the calculation of true counts from raw image data using a formula provided in lecture notes. The formula involves matrices for raw image data, bias, dark count, and flat field, but lacks values for non-linear gain correction (NLG) and gain correction (G). The user expresses confusion over the applicability of matrix operations, particularly regarding the division of non-square matrices and the potential need for right or left inverses. The conversation highlights the importance of adhering to mathematical principles in image processing.

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  • Understanding of CCD image processing techniques
  • Familiarity with matrix operations and properties
  • Knowledge of bias, dark count, and flat field corrections in imaging
  • Basic grasp of non-linear gain correction (NLG) and gain correction (G)
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  • Research matrix operations in image processing, focusing on non-square matrices
  • Study the principles of CCD image calibration techniques
  • Learn about the implications of Rayleigh's criterion in astronomical imaging
  • Explore methods for calculating right and left inverses of matrices
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Hi I've just got a small problem that needs to be cleared here to allow me to do the other questions.

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Two objects were detected in a 100-sec exposure with 3x4 CCD camera

Now you are given 3 by 4 matrices for the raw image data, bias, dark count and flat field. I've provided a link to a screen shot of the excel spreadsheet of the data so you can actually see it clearly.

LINK: http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4324/ccddata7ev.jpg

Anyway I found an expression in the lecturer's notes that says true count is given by [tex][(raw image_m/NLG_m)-bias_m-dark_m]/(FF_m*G)[/tex]

Where the subscript m means matrix. Dark is the dark count matrix and FF is the flat field matrix and NLG and G are the non-linear gain correction and gain correction respectively. NLG and G aren't given though.

Anyway the thing that confuses me is that you can't do that operation with matrices. Unless the division of the matrix is referring to the inverse. However, since the matrices aren't square they aren't invertible. I know you do have the right inverse and left inverse of a non-square matrix, so am I meant to calculate that and apply it to the above expression?? Or have I misinterpreted the equation here?

Cheers for any help

P.S. This is just an exercise, and it does violate Rayleigh's criterion.
 
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Also if the equation I've given is the one that you're meant to use, then can you ignore the NLG and G terms since they aren't given?
 
Well I was talking to one of the people in my class and he said that he didn't know, but that he was just dividing the individual cells of the numerator term by their respective values in the denominator term.
I mean the lecturer specifically had in his lecture notes that these were matrix representations, so I don't see how you can just do that. It's annoying me 'cause I'm still wasting my time on this when other people are happy just to ignore the fact that they are a matrices...The thing is I'm probably the idiot for wasting my time on it and they are probably right doing it their way.

Sorry, haha that's my rant over...just glad the unit finishes this week.
 
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