Abstract
We consider the properties of the average-energy spectrum of an object that is coherently illuminated and then viewed after it passes through a random screen. We show that use of a dilute aperture permits the retrieval of diffraction-limited information for a statistically varying object. The factors influencing the accuracy of this procedure are discussed. Results of a computer simulation that are consistent with our theoretical predictions are presented.
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