resolution

(noun)

The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch).

Related Terms

Examples of resolution in the following topics:

  • Microscopy

    • Resolving power is the ability of a microscope to distinguish two adjacent structures as separate: the higher the resolution, the better the clarity and detail of the image.
    • (a) Most light microscopes used in a college biology lab can magnify cells up to approximately 400 times and have a resolution of about 200 nanometers.
    • (b) Electron microscopes provide a much higher magnification, 100,000x, and a have a resolution of 50 picometers.

  • Horizontal Gene Transfer

    • These transfers may occur between any two species that share an intimate relationship, thus adding a layer of complexity to the understanding or resolution of phylogenetic relationships .
    • Explain how horizontal gene transfer can make resolution of phylogenies difficult

  • Integration of Signals from Mechanoreceptors

    • However, the neurons are able to discriminate fine detail due to patterns of excitation and inhibition relative to the field, which leads to spatial resolution.

  • Basic Techniques in Protein Analysis

    • X-ray crystallography enables scientists to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein crystal at atomic resolution.

  • Transduction of Sound

    • Considering the extreme pitch sensitivity of the human ear, it is thought that there must be some auditory “sharpening” mechanism to enhance the pitch resolution.