zernike3

Compute Zernike polynomials and coefficients of a Zernike fit with mutually consistent functions.

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Zernike polynomials are orthogonal on the unit circle and are commonly used in optics for phase aberrations.

Use zernike_fcn3.m to generate Zernike polynomials. Input includes a vector of the desired polynomials; these do not have to be consecutive. Possible polynomial orderings include:
'noll' = Bob Noll's original ordering
'fringe' = Univ. of Arizona Zernike set
'original'= original order of zernfun.m
'default' = the 'fringe' (UofA) set + more terms
zernike_fcn3.m does consistency checking, selects the appropriate m & n values for a particular ordering and then calls zernfun.m to generate the polynomials.

Use zernike_coeffs3.m to fit Zernike polynomial to an input function. Since zernike_coeffs3.m calls zernike_fcn3.m, these files are automatically consistent with each other, unlike some previous functions.

Cite As

Carey Smith (2026). zernike3 (https://ch.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/28665-zernike3), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0