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sagittal and tangential MTF values are far different

  • March 10, 2023
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o.sonmez
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 Hi everyone,

Do you have an idea on why the sagittal and tangential MTF values are far by this much as shown below?

Some details about the System: Off-axis mirror set, curved mirrors involved.

Red arrow: sagittal
Yellow arrow: tangential

Looking forward 

 

 

 

Best answer by yuan.chen

Hi, it might be related to the coma or astigmatism introduced. These two could cause a large separation between tangential and sagittal performance.  As you mentioned, you have an off-axis mirror, this could introduce certain coma and astigmatism. 

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yuan.chen
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  • June 2, 2023

Hi, it might be related to the coma or astigmatism introduced. These two could cause a large separation between tangential and sagittal performance.  As you mentioned, you have an off-axis mirror, this could introduce certain coma and astigmatism.