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    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Image processing
    • Mathematical modeling

    Background:

    • Afocal telecentric imaging systems exhibit three-dimensional shift invariance.
    • Previous research established this property for specific systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate that afocal telecentric systems are the sole imaging systems with 3D shift invariance.
    • To present a general model for any imaging system using afocal telecentric principles.

    Main Methods:

    • Derivation of a mathematical model for diffraction-limited imaging systems.
    • Application of the Fresnel approximation.
    • Utilizing coordinate transformation operators.

    Main Results:

    • Confirmation that only afocal telecentric imaging systems possess 3D shift invariance.
    • Development of a model representing any imaging system via transformations and an afocal telecentric core.
    • The model is valid under specific assumptions regarding object distribution and optical phenomena.

    Conclusions:

    • Afocal telecentric imaging systems are fundamentally unique in their 3D shift-invariant properties.
    • The proposed model offers a generalized framework for analyzing diverse imaging systems.
    • This work provides a new perspective on imaging system modeling and its underlying mathematical principles.