Abstract
We study a simulation method that uses the Wigner distribution function to incorporate wave optical effects in an established framework based on geometrical optics, i.e., a ray tracing engine. We use the method to calculate point spread functions and show that it is accurate for paraxial systems but produces unphysical results in the presence of aberrations. The cause of these anomalies is explained using an analytical model.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 014106 |
Journal | Optical Engineering |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- diffraction
- geometric optics
- simulations
- Wigner distribution function