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Mathieu Fortin, Michel Piché, Ermanno Borra

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and optical measurement
    • Surface characterization
    • Wavefront sensing

    Background:

    • Optical testing of surfaces often requires stable reference arms.
    • Characterizing dynamic or non-stationary surfaces presents unique challenges.
    • Bessel beams offer unique properties for optical measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate Bessel beam interferometry for reflecting surface curvature characterization.
    • To explore the use of Bessel beams for measuring liquid mirror precession.
    • To establish Bessel beam interferometry as a non-contact sensing method.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the phase sensitivity of coherent Bessel beam superpositions.
    • Analyzing intensity distributions to infer wavefront curvature.
    • Applying the technique to a liquid mirror for experimental validation.

    Main Results:

    • Accurate measurement of wavefront curvature was achieved.
    • Successful measurement of liquid mirror precession angle.
    • Demonstrated high accuracy in optical testing of non-stationary surfaces.

    Conclusions:

    • Bessel beam interferometry is a highly accurate tool for optical testing.
    • The method enables real-time, non-contact sensing of surfaces.
    • It eliminates the need for a stabilized reference arm, simplifying setups.