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    This study introduces maximum-likelihood estimation for phase-shifting interferometry, offering an unbiased and efficient method to analyze noisy surface profile data. Performance analysis confirms it meets theoretical error bounds, outperforming conventional algorithms.

    Area of Science:

    • Optical Metrology
    • Interferometry
    • Signal Processing

    Background:

    • Quantitative performance assessment of phase-shifting interferometers is crucial for accurate surface profiling.
    • Conventional algorithms for surface profile estimation can be limited by noise and efficiency.
    • Maximum-likelihood estimation (MLE) theory offers a robust framework for data analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate a novel method for quantitatively assessing phase-shifting interferometer performance.
    • To apply maximum-likelihood estimation theory for surface profile estimation from noisy phase-shifted measurements.
    • To compare the performance of the MLE estimator against conventional algorithms.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized maximum-likelihood estimation theory to derive a surface profile estimator.

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  • Employed Monte Carlo experiments to simulate M noisy, phase-shifted measurements.
  • Compared the MLE estimator's performance against two established algorithms using simulation data.

    • Main Results:

    • The maximum-likelihood estimator was found to be unbiased and efficient.
    • The estimator achieved the theoretical Cramér-Rao lower bound on error variance.
    • Monte Carlo simulations demonstrated superior performance of the MLE estimator over conventional methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Maximum-likelihood estimation provides a statistically optimal approach for surface profile estimation in phase-shifting interferometry.
    • This method offers improved accuracy and efficiency, particularly in the presence of measurement noise.
    • The findings suggest a significant advancement in quantitative performance assessment for interferometric techniques.