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A novel method for generating line-spread functions (LSFs) was developed. This new LSF is less sensitive to focus errors compared to existing methods.

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Optics and Photonics
Image Science

Background:

Line-spread functions (LSFs) are crucial for characterizing optical system performance.
Existing LSFs can be sensitive to focus variations, impacting image quality assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a new approach for obtaining line-spread functions (LSFs).
To develop an LSF with reduced sensitivity to focus errors.

Main Methods:

A novel method for LSF acquisition was employed.
The performance of the new LSF was evaluated against existing LSFs.

Main Results:

The newly developed LSF demonstrates significantly less sensitivity to focus errors.
This improved focus tolerance surpasses that of diffraction-limited LSFs and previously reported LSFs.

Conclusions:

The new approach provides a more robust method for LSF determination.
The developed LSF offers enhanced reliability in optical system characterization, especially in scenarios with focus variations.