Abbildungsverzeichnisse

Abbildungsverzerrung, a German term, translates to image distortion. This phenomenon refers to any alteration of an image's geometry or appearance that deviates from its original, true representation. Such distortions can arise from various sources, including the optics of the camera lens, the sensor itself, or during the process of image capture and manipulation.

Common types of image distortion include barrel distortion, where straight lines appear to bow outwards from the center, and pincushion distortion, where straight lines appear to bow inwards. These are often optical aberrations caused by the curvature of lenses. Perspective distortion can also occur, making objects appear smaller or larger depending on their distance from the camera and the angle of the shot.

Furthermore, distortions can be introduced by digital processing. Resizing, cropping, or applying filters can alter the perceived proportions or clarity of an image. In scientific and technical fields, minimizing or correcting image distortion is crucial for accurate analysis and measurement. Specialized software algorithms are often employed to compensate for these unwanted alterations, restoring the image to a more faithful representation of the original scene or object.