Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the results of a continuing study on the use of a spatial light modulator in a pattern recognition system. The SLM that is being studied was built by Lock-heed Missiles and Space Co. of Palo Alto, CA¹ and is on loan to U. Alabama in Huntsville. This SLM, an optically addressed device, is being used as a spatial filter in a pattern recognition system. A computer study has been conducted to determine the best use of an SLM in such a system.

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