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¹Optics Research Group, Laboratory of Applied Physics, Delft University of Technology, Lorentzweg 1, 2628 CJ Delft, the Netherlands. brug@optica.tn.tudelft.nl

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Summary

A new technique simplifies phase-stepped interferometry by using just two images to determine phase steps. This method offers high accuracy, with errors below 0.1% for precise measurements.

Area of Science:

Optical Metrology
Interferometry
Image Processing

Background:

Phase-stepped interferometry is a crucial technique for precise optical measurements.
Accurate determination of phase steps is essential for reliable interferometric results.
Existing methods for phase step determination can be complex or require multiple data acquisitions.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel and simplified method for setting phase steps in interferometry.
To demonstrate the applicability and conditions for using the proposed phase step determination technique.
To provide a highly accurate approach for deducing relative phase shifts between interferometric images.

Main Methods:

Development of a new algorithm for phase step calculation.

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Utilizing cross-correlation analysis between two interferometric images.

Validation of the method's performance and error analysis.

Main Results:

A novel method for determining phase steps using only two images has been developed.
The relative phase step can be accurately deduced by calculating the correlation between the two images.
The proposed method achieves a high level of accuracy, with demonstrated errors less than 0.1%.

Conclusions:

The presented method offers a significant simplification for phase-stepped interferometry.
This technique enables precise phase step determination with minimal data acquisition.
The high accuracy and simplicity make this method suitable for various interferometric applications.