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Shashi Prakash1, Sumitra Singh, Santosh Rana

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This study introduces a novel tilt-angle measurement technique using Lau interferometry and moiré patterns. The method accurately determines object tilt by analyzing moiré fringe inclination, offering a new tool for optical metrology.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Metrology
  • Interferometry

Background:

  • Accurate tilt-angle measurement is crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.
  • Traditional methods may have limitations in precision, complexity, or applicability to reflecting objects.
  • Lau interferometry and moiré patterns offer potential for novel metrological approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and investigate a new technique for measuring the tilt angle of reflecting objects.
  • To leverage Lau interferometry and moiré fringe analysis for precise angle determination.
  • To present the theoretical framework and experimental validation of the proposed method.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a white-light incoherent source to illuminate a double grating setup, generating a Fresnel image via the Lau effect.

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  • Projected the Fresnel image onto a reflecting object and superimposed the reflected image onto an identical grating.
  • Analyzed the resulting moiré fringe pattern, correlating fringe inclination with the object's tilt angle.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated that the inclination angle of the moiré fringes is directly dependent on the object's tilt angle.
    • Presented the theoretical basis and experimental setup for the proposed tilt-angle measurement technique.
    • Reported successful investigation results validating the technique's efficacy.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed Lau interferometry coupled with moiré readout provides an effective method for tilt-angle measurement of reflecting objects.
    • The technique offers a potentially simple yet accurate approach for optical metrology.
    • Further research can explore applications and refinements of this interferometric method.