Gaussian approximation
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An assumption that simplifies geometrical ray tracing by considering centered optical systems with small, centered beams of light, allowing spherical lenses and mirrors to be treated as approximately stigmatic.
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Stanford AA274A Principles of Robotic Autonomy | Autumn 2019 | EKF Localization
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An approximation technique used in conjunction with Bayesian filtering, leading to the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF).
PhotoTechEDU Day 3: Ray Tracing, Lenses, and Mirrors
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An assumption that simplifies geometrical ray tracing by considering centered optical systems with small, centered beams of light, allowing spherical lenses and mirrors to be treated as approximately stigmatic.