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Cyclic interferometers for optical testing.

A Cordero-Davila1, J Pedraza-Contreras, O Cardona-Nunez

  • 1Esc. Cien. Fisico-Matematicas, UAP, Apdo. Postal 1152, 72000 Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.

Applied Optics
|August 15, 1983
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Two compact cyclic interferometers were developed for testing right-angle prisms. These instruments, with modifications, can also evaluate convergent wavefronts, enhancing optical testing capabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Optics
  • Optical Engineering
  • Metrology

Background:

  • Accurate testing of optical components like prisms is crucial for high-precision optical systems.
  • Existing methods for testing prisms and wavefronts may lack compactness or versatility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce two novel compact cyclic interferometers.
  • To demonstrate their application in testing right-angle prisms.
  • To explore their potential for testing convergent wavefronts.

Main Methods:

  • Design and construction of two distinct compact cyclic interferometer configurations.
  • Utilizing interferometric principles for precise optical component evaluation.
  • Implementing modifications to adapt the interferometers for wavefront testing.

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Main Results:

  • Successful demonstration of the interferometers' capability to test right-angle prisms.
  • Validation of the modified interferometers' performance in assessing convergent wavefronts.
  • Confirmation of the compact nature and practical utility of the developed instruments.

Conclusions:

  • The described compact cyclic interferometers offer an effective solution for testing right-angle prisms.
  • The adaptability of these instruments extends their utility to the characterization of convergent wavefronts.
  • These developments contribute to advancements in optical metrology and testing.