temporal resolving

Temporal resolving refers to the ability of a system or instrument to distinguish between events that occur close together in time. Essentially, it’s how precisely we can measure or identify when something happens, especially when multiple events occur in rapid succession. A system with good temporal resolution can separate two quick, successive signals; one with poor resolution might see them as one. This concept is vital in fields like medical imaging (e.g., MRI, EEG), communications, and testing electronic circuits, where understanding the timing of signals is crucial for accurate analysis and interpretation.