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This study introduces nonlinear differential equations for the Hartmann test, enabling more general wavefront aberration calculations. This method improves measurement reliability by allowing arbitrary Hartmann-plane distances.

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Area of Science:

Optical testing
Wavefront sensing
Aberration analysis

Background:

The Hartmann test estimates wave aberration (W) using spot diagrams.
Typically, the Hartmann-plane distance (z) is set to the reference sphere radius (f).
Linear differential equations relate W to transversal aberrations at z=f.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose nonlinear differential equations for a generalized Hartmann test.
To relate W to transversal aberrations at any arbitrary Hartmann-plane distance (z=r).
To demonstrate direct wavefront surface (w) estimation from transversal aberrations.

Main Methods:

Derivation of two novel nonlinear differential equations.
Application of these equations for arbitrary Hartmann-plane distances (z=r).
Direct estimation of wavefront surface (w) from transversal aberrations {U,V}.

Main Results:

Established a more general relationship between W and transversal aberrations {U,V} at any z=r.
Demonstrated direct wavefront surface (w) estimation.
Showcased improved measurement reliability when ray identification is difficult at z=f.

Conclusions:

The proposed nonlinear equations offer a more flexible Hartmann test.
Arbitrary Hartmann-plane distances enhance the robustness of wavefront measurements.
This approach aids in overcoming challenges in traditional Hartmann testing.