Optical resolution describes the ability of an imaging system to resolve detail in the object that is being imaged.
An imaging system may have many individual components including a lens and recording and display components. Each of these contributes to the optical resolution of the system, as will the environment in which the imaging is done.
Read more about Optical Resolution: Lateral Resolution, Lens Resolution, Sensor Resolution (spatial), Sensor Resolution (temporal), Analog Bandwidth Effect On Resolution, System Resolution, Ocular Resolution, Atmospheric Resolution, Measuring Optical Resolution
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