1. Reminders
Let's call Δ the aberrant normal deviation (deviation between the reference sphere and the wave surface counted perpendicular to these surfaces). The illumination distribution in the image plane (figure
1
) is characterized by the function
, square of the electric field amplitude :
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Standardization
French Standards Association (Afnor)
- Optics and optical instruments – Optical treatments – Part 1: Definitions. Classification number: S10-005. - NF ISO 9211-1 - 6-1995
- Optics and optical instruments – Drawing indications for optical elements and systems – Part 1: General. Classification number: S10-008-1. - NF ISO 10110-1 - 12-1996
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