What Does Broadband Field Refer to in Imaging Technologies?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the term "broadband field" in the context of imaging technologies, exploring its definition and application in various imaging systems. Participants examine how the term relates to different types of radiation and imaging techniques.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that a broadband field refers to a wave containing a range of wavelengths.
  • Others clarify that "broadband" indicates a wide bandwidth or variation in frequency, while "field" may refer to an electromagnetic field.
  • One participant mentions that in a far field imaging system, the concept of broadband field could be relevant.
  • Broadband 3D imaging can utilize electromagnetic radiation across a wide spectrum, from very low frequency (VLF) to X-ray, or acoustic signals from subsonic to ultrasonic ranges.
  • It is proposed that "broadband field" may denote the 3D volume being imaged with a broadband signal, with the volume increasing as the bandwidth of the radiation increases.
  • A request is made for examples or references that illustrate the use of the term "broadband field."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying interpretations of the term "broadband field," with no consensus reached on a singular definition or application. Multiple competing views remain regarding its meaning and context.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the specific definitions or applications of "broadband field," and limitations in understanding may arise from the dependence on context and definitions used by participants.

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Is broadband field, a wave that contains a range of wavelengths? I can not find a good definition for it
 
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In what context is the term “broadband field” used?
Broadband is a wide bandwidth or wide variation in frequency. Field might mean electromagnetic field.
 
Baluncore said:
In what context is the term “broadband field” used?
Broadband is a wide bandwidth or wide variation in frequency. Field might mean electromagnetic field.
In a far field imaging system
 
Broadband 3D imaging can be done with EM radiation from VLF to X-ray, or with acoustic signals from subsonic seismic imaging through to ultrasonic examination of materials.

“Broadband field” may refer to the 3D volume that is being imaged using a broadband signal.

As the bandwidth of the radiation increases, so does the volume of the imaged 3D field.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_...n_between_spectral_width_and_coherence_length

Can you provide text or a link to an example of the use of "broadband field".
 
http://journals.aps.org/prb/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevB.89.115403
Please read the abstract, A finite-sized ultrathin metallic slab is used to encode subwavelength details of the broadband field radiated by an object.
Baluncore said:
Broadband 3D imaging can be done with EM radiation from VLF to X-ray, or with acoustic signals from subsonic seismic imaging through to ultrasonic examination of materials.

“Broadband field” may refer to the 3D volume that is being imaged using a broadband signal.

As the bandwidth of the radiation increases, so does the volume of the imaged 3D field.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_...n_between_spectral_width_and_coherence_length

Can you provide text or a link to an example of the use of "broadband field".
 

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