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    • The contrast-transfer-function (CTF) approximation is fundamental in phase-contrast imaging.
    • Current CTF validity is limited, especially for complex specimens and non-ideal illumination.
    • Understanding these limitations is crucial for accurate image interpretation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To extend the validity conditions of the CTF approximation.
    • To analyze imaging with strongly absorbing/refracting objects and partially coherent light.
    • To introduce and investigate new propagators for in-line contrast.

    Main Methods:

    • Revisiting and extending the mathematical framework of the CTF approximation.
    • Developing partially coherent free-space propagators.
    • Investigating the properties of these new propagators.

    Main Results:

    • CTF validity is shown to extend to a broader range of objects and illumination conditions.
    • New partially coherent propagators are introduced, accurately describing amplitude and phase contrast.
    • The behavior of these propagators under various conditions is characterized.

    Conclusions:

    • The extended CTF framework enhances the analysis of phase-contrast imaging.
    • The new propagators are valuable tools for designing and interpreting experiments with partially coherent sources.
    • This work improves the understanding and application of phase-contrast imaging techniques.