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Katherine M Medicus1, James J Snyder, Angela Davies

  • 1University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205, USA. kmmedicu@uncc.edu

Applied Optics
|November 23, 2006
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A geometric ray-trace model introduces radius biases in interferometric measurements, particularly for smaller optical parts. Gaussian beam propagation modeling reveals these errors are significant for micro-optics, impacting radius accuracy.

Area of Science:

  • Optical metrology
  • Interferometry
  • Gaussian beam propagation

Background:

  • Interferometric radius measurement relies on identifying null positions.
  • Simple geometric ray-trace models are often used for these measurements.
  • These models may introduce inaccuracies due to wavefront curvature changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model interferometric radius measurement using Gaussian beam propagation.
  • To identify and quantify biases introduced by geometric ray-trace models.
  • To compare the accuracy of geometric versus Gaussian models for radius measurement.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling interferometric radius measurement with Gaussian beam propagation.
  • Analyzing wavefront curvature changes during propagation.

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  • Comparing geometric ray-trace results with Gaussian model predictions.

    • Main Results:

    • Geometric ray assumptions lead to radius biases (errors).
    • Biases are strongly dependent on the test part's radius, increasing as it decreases.
    • Significant biases (order of 10^-5) observed for micro-optics (<1 mm radius).

    Conclusions:

    • Gaussian beam propagation provides a more accurate model for interferometric radius measurements.
    • Geometric models introduce measurable biases, especially for micro-optics.
    • Interferometer configuration and part radius influence measurement accuracy.