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    • Optical Engineering
    • Metrology

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    • The Hartmann test is a foundational method for assessing optical system performance.
    • Numerous optical testing configurations exist, some appearing dissimilar to the original Hartmann test.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review diverse practical arrangements for measuring transversal aberrations.
    • To illustrate the relationship between various optical testing methods and the Hartmann test.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and practical optical testing setups.
    • Analysis of optical testing configurations to identify underlying principles.

    Main Results:

    • Identified numerous practical arrangements for measuring transversal aberrations.
    • Demonstrated that many seemingly unrelated optical testing configurations are variations of the Hartmann test.

    Conclusions:

    • The Hartmann test and its variations provide a versatile framework for optical aberration measurement.
    • Understanding these variations enhances the application of optical testing techniques.