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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Colloid Science
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Accurate particle position determination (PPD) is crucial for physical investigations.
  • Systematic errors in PPD can limit the applicability of measurement techniques, especially for colloidal interactions.
  • Image artifacts and fitting function inaccuracies pose challenges in PPD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the accuracy of PPD using 2D Gaussian and Gaussian-like fitting functions.
  • To quantify systematic errors in inter-particle distance measurements for colloids.
  • To identify methods for reducing systematic errors in PPD.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a simulation technique to model particle interactions.
  • Employed two-dimensional Gaussian and Gaussian-like fitting functions for PPD.
  • Analyzed the impact of fitting function characteristics on distance measurements.

Main Results:

  • Gaussian fitting resulted in a systematic overestimation of inter-particle distance by up to 1.9% of the particle diameter.
  • The deviation was attributed to discrepancies between simulated particle overlap intensity and linear superposition of Gaussian functions.
  • Modifications to fitting functions demonstrated potential for significant error reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Standard Gaussian fitting introduces systematic errors in colloidal inter-particle distance measurements.
  • Understanding the limitations of fitting functions is essential for accurate PPD.
  • Adjusting fitting functions offers a viable approach to mitigate systematic errors in colloidal particle tracking.