Sparrow criterion

noun

A resolution limit used to determine the moment when two point sources of equal intensity can be considered resolved.

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Meanings

nounSparrow criterion (usually uncountable, plural Sparrow criterions)

plural Sparrow criterions

  1. uncountableusuallyengineeringA resolution limit used to determine the moment when two point sources of equal intensity can be considered resolved.
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