Influence of edge error on MTF

Using a knife-edge to measure the MTF of optical system is a basic way, the paper discuss the influence of slit edge error on MTF by building a mathematical model. The quantitative analysis result was given that it can reach the given precision by only measuring limited area. The qualitative analysis result was also given that fitting-curve-method is better than averaging method for precision.

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