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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Aberration Theory

    Background:

    • The Abbe sine condition is a fundamental principle in optical design, linking pupil distortion to specific aberrations like coma.
    • Existing formulations often rely on system symmetry, limiting their applicability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a fully generalized Abbe sine condition applicable to systems without symmetry.
    • To accurately predict changes in optical aberrations, including field-independent and pupil aberrations.

    Main Methods:

    • Derivation of a generalized sine condition without symmetry constraints.
    • Verification through ray trace simulations across diverse optical systems.

    Main Results:

    • A novel, universally applicable sine condition was established.
    • The generalized condition accurately predicts aberration changes in complex, asymmetric optical designs.

    Conclusions:

    • The generalized sine condition offers a powerful tool for optical design and aberration analysis.
    • This work expands the applicability of fundamental optical principles to arbitrary systems.