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This errata addresses typos in derived transfer functions previously published in Optics Express. The corrections ensure accuracy in optical system modeling and analysis.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Optical Engineering

Background:

Accurate transfer functions are crucial for modeling optical systems.
Previous publication [Opt. Express 23, 11394 (2015)] contained typographical errors.

Purpose of the Study:

To correct specific typos in the derived transfer functions.
To ensure the reliability of the original research findings.

Main Methods:

Identification of typographical errors in the original manuscript.
Correction of the mathematical expressions for the transfer functions.

Main Results:

Corrected transfer functions are provided.
The accuracy of the optical system analysis is restored.

Conclusions:

The errata rectifies errors, enhancing the foundational data for optical engineering.
Corrected transfer functions improve the precision of future optical system designs and analyses.