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    We introduce the point-spread autocorrelation function (PSAF) to characterize high numerical aperture microscope objectives. This new method accurately measures effective numerical aperture and optimizes illumination for advanced microscopy systems.

    Area of Science:

    • Microscopy optics
    • Optical metrology

    Background:

    • The point-spread function (PSF) is crucial for understanding microscope resolution.
    • Characterizing high numerical aperture (NA) objectives under varying conditions is complex.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce and validate the novel point-spread autocorrelation function (PSAF).
    • Assess PSAF's sensitivity to objective apodization and illumination.
    • Demonstrate PSAF's utility in measuring effective NA and optimizing illumination.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental measurement of PSAF for a high NA objective.
    • Theoretical modeling of PSAF under diverse apodization conditions (effective NA variation, annular masks, non-uniform illumination).
    • Comparison of experimental and theoretical PSAF data without fitting parameters.

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    Main Results:

    • Excellent agreement between experimental PSAF measurements and theoretical models.
    • PSAF demonstrates high sensitivity to effective NA, annular masks, and illumination intensity distribution.
    • Observed effects on PSAF signal width and sidelobe amplitude.

    Conclusions:

    • The PSAF is a reliable tool for characterizing high NA microscope objectives.
    • PSAF enables precise measurement of effective numerical aperture.
    • PSAF aids in optimizing illumination strategies for complex microscopy applications.