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Area of Science:

  • Optical Engineering
  • Metrology
  • Interferometry

Background:

  • Accurate calibration of spherical reference surfaces is crucial in optical metrology.
  • Traditional Fizeau interferometry calibration methods can be time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a rapid and simple technique for calibrating spherical reference surfaces using Fizeau interferometry.
  • To provide a practical method for obtaining full-aperture calibration files.

Main Methods:

  • A double-pass measurement is performed using a flat mirror and partial beam occlusion.
  • The technique measures half of the spherical surface against the other half.
  • Rotations of a beam stop and stitching of multiple measurements create the full-aperture map.

Main Results:

  • The method generates an error map for half the aperture in a single measurement.
  • Stitching multiple measurements provides a full-aperture calibration file.
  • The technique produces point-symmetrical surface maps, which are approximately accurate for most reference surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • This rapid Fizeau interferometry technique offers an expedient solution for calibrating spherical reference surfaces.
  • The trade-off between exact accuracy and expediency is acceptable for practical applications where surfaces are approximately point-symmetric.