What are the factors that affect resolution?

There are many factors affecting the resolution of a laser diffraction particle size analyzer:

The number of photodetectors

In the appropriate range, the more the number of photodetectors spaced logarithmically, the higher the resolution.

Inverse algorithm

A good inverse algorithm leads to a higher resolution.

Distribution mode

Measurement result based on the multipeak mode has a higher resolution than that based on the single peak model. 

Fourier lens

Fourier lens with less aberration leads to a higher resolution.

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