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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Metrology
    • Wave Optics

    Background:

    • Phase-shifting interferometry is crucial for precise optical measurements.
    • Dynamic surface deformation analysis requires high temporal resolution.
    • Existing methods may face limitations in simultaneous phase shift and beam separation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel phase-shifting, self-referencing interferometer.
    • To demonstrate simultaneous phase shift and beam separation using a stationary diffraction grating.
    • To showcase the capabilities of stroboscopic interferometry for dynamic measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a new interferometer design.
    • Utilizing a stationary diffraction grating for beam manipulation.
    • Employing stroboscopic interferometry for time-sliced measurements.

    Main Results:

    • Successful simultaneous phase shift and beam separation achieved.
    • Demonstrated measurement of rapidly varying surface deformations.
    • Acquired time-sliced data at 50-microsecond intervals.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel interferometer effectively performs phase shifting and beam separation.
    • Stroboscopic interferometry is a viable technique for high-speed deformation analysis.
    • The system allows for detailed characterization of dynamic optical surfaces.