STEMMER IMAGING

Illumination: Backlighting

Light source placed behind the object so that it appears dark on a light background.

Backlighting is generally used if it is only the contour of the object that is of interest, for instance to determine its dimensions.

• Backlight illumination - diffuse
• Darkfield backlight illumination
• Transmissive illumination
• Collimated backlight illumination

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Learn more:

• Illumination
• Suitable illumination technologies and Important factors affecting lighting