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Area of Science:

  • Optical metrology
  • Interferometry

Background:

  • Accurate phase retrieval is crucial for optical metrology.
  • Existing spatial carrier phase-shifting (SCPS) algorithms face challenges with variations in background and contrast.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an advanced SCPS algorithm for precise phase distribution extraction from single interferograms.
  • To improve accuracy by compensating for pixel-wise phase shift variations, background, and contrast.

Main Methods:

  • A novel least-squares iteration-based SCPS algorithm is proposed.
  • The algorithm divides interferograms into four phase-shifted components.
  • It simultaneously determines local phase shifts and phase distribution.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm accurately compensates for background and contrast variations, significantly improving accuracy.
  • Residual phase error (peak to valley) is <0.002 rad for spatial carrier magnitudes from π/5 to π/2 and directions from 25° to 65°.
  • The proposed algorithm demonstrates higher precision than existing SCPS methods in simulations and experiments.

Conclusions:

  • The advanced SCPS algorithm offers superior precision for phase retrieval in optical interferometry.
  • While sensitive to noise, averaging multiple measurements can mitigate errors.
  • This method provides a robust solution for accurate phase distribution analysis.