Mixed lagrange time delay estimation autoregressive Wiener filter application for real-time SEM image enhancement

A new filter is developed for the enhancement of scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. A mixed La mange time delay estimation auto-regression (MLTDEAR)-based interpo lator is used to provide an estimate of noise variance to a standard Wiener filter. A variety of images are captured and the perf...

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Main Authors: Sim, K.S., Law, K.K., Tso, C.P.
Format: Article
Published: WILEY-LISS 2007
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Online Access:http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/2984/
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Summary:A new filter is developed for the enhancement of scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. A mixed La mange time delay estimation auto-regression (MLTDEAR)-based interpo lator is used to provide an estimate of noise variance to a standard Wiener filter. A variety of images are captured and the performance of the filter is shown to surpass the conventional noise filters. As all the information required for processing is extracted from a single image, this method is not constrained by image registration requirements and thus can be applied in real-time in cases where specimen drift is presented in the SEM image.