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Axicon-type test interferometer for cylindrical surfaces: systematic error assessment.

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    This study details an axicon-type interferometer for measuring cylindrical surfaces. It demonstrates that alignment functions can achieve high precision, accurate to 1/100 of a fringe, using ray tracing methods.

    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Metrology

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of cylindrical mantle surfaces is crucial in various industrial applications.
    • Existing interferometric methods may face limitations in precision and applicability to cylindrical geometries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the principle and alignment aberration functions of an axicon-type test interferometer.
    • To validate the interferometer's capability for precise measurement of cylindrical mantle surfaces.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an axicon-type test interferometer.
    • Derivation of systematic alignment aberration functions.
    • Verification using optical path-length calculations and ray tracing.

    Main Results:

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  • The principle and alignment aberration functions for the axicon interferometer are established.
  • The derived alignment functions meet stringent requirements for measurements within 1/100 of a fringe for small misalignments.
  • Ray tracing confirms the accuracy of the optical path-length calculations.

    • Conclusions:

    • The axicon-type test interferometer is a viable tool for precise measurement of cylindrical mantle surfaces.
    • The developed alignment functions ensure high accuracy even with minor misalignments.
    • Optical path-length calculations and ray tracing validate the system's performance.