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Area of Science:

  • Optical metrology
  • Signal processing
  • Statistical analysis

Background:

  • Phase-shifting interferometry (PSI) is crucial for precise measurements.
  • Nonlinear piezoelectric transducer response complicates accurate phase estimation in PSI.
  • Existing methods struggle with nonlinearities, harmonics, and noise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To statistically evaluate generalized nonlinear phase step estimation methods in PSI.
  • To identify the optimal phase estimation method by deriving the Cramér-Rao bound.
  • To assess practical implementation aspects and compare performance against benchmarks.

Main Methods:

  • Maximum-likelihood theory
  • Discrete chirp Fourier transform
  • Spectral estimation methods
  • Cramér-Rao bound derivation

Main Results:

  • A statistical study identified the best nonlinear phase step estimation method.
  • The Cramér-Rao bound was derived to quantify estimation performance.
  • The optimal method demonstrated superior performance in the presence of harmonics and noise.

Conclusions:

  • Generalized nonlinear phase estimation methods significantly improve phase accuracy in PSI.
  • The identified optimal method offers a robust solution for practical interferometric applications.
  • This work provides a framework for selecting and implementing advanced phase estimation techniques.