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    • Metrology
    • Optical Engineering
    • Surface Science

    Background:

    • Automated interferometric profilometry is widely used for surface characterization.
    • A significant challenge in interferometric methods is phase-unwrapping, which can lead to inaccurate surface profiles.
    • Existing techniques often struggle with achieving absolute path difference determination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the phase-unwrapping problem in automated interferometric profilometry.
    • To introduce a novel one-dimensional method for absolute path difference determination.
    • To enable highly accurate and unique surface profile measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a one-dimensional (1D) algorithm for phase analysis.
    • Application of the method to interferometric data to calculate absolute path differences.
    • Validation of the method for surface profile reconstruction.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed 1D method successfully overcomes phase-unwrapping ambiguities.
    • Absolute path differences are determined with high precision.
    • Unique and accurate surface profiles are obtained, surpassing limitations of conventional methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The 1D method provides a robust solution for accurate surface profiling.
    • This technique enhances the reliability of automated interferometric profilometers.
    • It opens possibilities for advanced applications requiring precise surface metrology.