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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Optical Engineering

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    • Light propagation in homogeneous media is fundamental to optical modeling and design.
    • The far-field integral is a common tool for diffraction pattern calculation but has limitations regarding distance and aberrations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To generalize the far-field integral for broader applicability.
    • To incorporate the effects of aberrations into the far-field integral.
    • To enable propagation calculations to arbitrarily oriented planes.

    Main Methods:

    • Generalization of the far-field integral formulation.
    • Inclusion of aberration terms within the integral.
    • Development of methods for propagation to non-standard observation planes.

    Main Results:

    • A generalized far-field integral applicable to systems with aberrations.
    • Demonstration of accurate light propagation beyond the traditional far-field region.
    • Capability to model propagation to arbitrarily oriented planes.

    Conclusions:

    • The generalized far-field integral offers improved accuracy and flexibility in optical system analysis.
    • This advancement is beneficial for optical modeling and design, especially in systems with aberrations.
    • The method extends the utility of far-field calculations to more complex optical scenarios.