Effect of non-linearity error in the Warren-Averbach analysis

The effect of the counting losses on the values of the strain and particle size determined by the Warren-Averbach method is discussed. The analysis of the error transmission is performed by introducing a known error in simulated profiles, corresponding to a predetermined degree of deformation. The effect of the error on the Fourier transform of the profiles, and on the plots relating the squared strain and particle-size coefficients to the column length is discussed.