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    • Optical physics
    • Visual optics
    • Computational optics

    Background:

    • Spherical aberration (SA) affects image quality in optical systems, including the human eye.
    • Apodization, like the Stiles-Crawford effect, modifies light distribution within the pupil.
    • Understanding through-focus irradiance is key to characterizing optical system performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze through-focus axial irradiance in systems with Gaussian pupil functions and spherical aberration.
    • To investigate the impact of apodization on optical systems, particularly the human eye.
    • To determine how spherical aberration and apodization interact to affect image focus.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical and computational analysis of optical systems.
    • Modeling of Gaussian amplitude pupil functions with fourth- and sixth-order spherical aberration.
    • Simulation of low aberrated systems and the human eye with significant SA and Stiles-Crawford apodization.

    Main Results:

    • Apodization causes a refractive shift in the plane of maximum Strehl ratio for eyes with substantial negative SA.
    • The effect of apodization on the optimal focus plane is dependent on the level and sign of spherical aberration.
    • Computational models accurately predict the influence of SA and apodization on axial irradiance.

    Conclusions:

    • Apodization plays a significant role in determining the focal plane in eyes with high negative spherical aberration.
    • The Stiles-Crawford effect can alter the perceived best focus in the human visual system.
    • These findings have implications for understanding visual perception and developing advanced optical correction strategies.