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The transfer matrix of a pair of quadrupole lenses, each arbitrarily rotated around the optical axis, is presented in the thin lens approximation. As an illustration the imaging of an abscissa is discussed.
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The author is indebted to Dr. J. Křemének and Dr. Z. Seidl for worthy comments.
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Franc, P. The effect of rotating the elements of a quadrupole doublet on its optical properties. Czech J Phys 30, 640–645 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01595635
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01595635