Richardson-Lucy algorithm           Maximum likelihood estimation           Total variation regularization           Blind deconvolution

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1. Richardson-Lucy algorithm: This is an iterative algorithm for deconvolution, which is the process of reversing the optical distortion that takes place in an imaging system. It's often used in astronomy to improve the resolution of images.

2. Maximum likelihood estimation: This is a method of estimating the parameters of a statistical model. It works by finding the parameter values that make the observed data most probable.

3. Total variation regularization: This is a technique used in mathematical optimization to handle problems that are ill-posed or have unstable solutions. It works by adding a penalty term to the objective function to discourage complex solutions.

4. Blind deconvolution: This is a deconvolution technique that doesn't require knowledge of the impulse response of the imaging system. It's often used in situations where this response is unknown or varies across the image.

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