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L R Heintze1, H D Polster, J Vrabel

  • 1Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk,Connecticut 06852, USA.

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Area of Science:

  • Optical Engineering
  • Metrology
  • Interferometry

Background:

  • Accurate evaluation of autostigmatic optical systems is crucial for high-performance imaging.
  • Existing interferometric methods may have limitations in evaluating complex spherical components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a new multiple-beam interferometer for evaluating autostigmatic systems.
  • To present a method analogous to Fizeau interferometry for spherical wavefront analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a multiple-beam interferometer with a small reference sphere.
  • Comparing the reference sphere with the spherical wavefront of the system under test.
  • Employing a field lens at the center of curvature to prevent fringe walk-off.

Main Results:

  • The interferometer successfully evaluates autostigmatic systems.
  • Demonstrated applicability to spherical mirrors, concentric windows, and lenses.
  • Effective prevention of fringe walk-off using the field lens.

Conclusions:

  • The described multiple-beam interferometer offers a viable method for assessing autostigmatic optical components.
  • The technique provides an analogous approach to Fizeau interferometry for spherical measurements.
  • The instrument is versatile for evaluating various optical elements.