Glossary

Spectral Filtering

by Frank Zickert

Spectral filtering is the process of modifying a signal or image by selectively amplifying or suppressing certain frequency components in its spectrum. It typically involves transforming the data (e.g., via Fourier or Laplace transform), applying a filter function in the frequency domain, then converting it back to the original domain. This allows control over features like noise, smoothness, or specific patterns based on their spectral content.