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¹American Optical Corporation, Research Laboratory, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701, USA.

|January 12, 2010

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Confocal cavities enhance scanning interferometers. A novel fabrication method leverages stationary spot size for precise cavity length control, improving performance.

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Area of Science:

Optical Engineering
Interferometry
Cavity Optics

Background:

Confocal cavities offer unique optical properties.
Scanning interferometers require precise optical components.
Fabrication challenges limit the use of confocal cavities.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the benefits of confocal cavities in scanning interferometers.
To present a new method for fabricating confocal cavities.
To demonstrate reduced wedge and improved performance.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the stationary minimum spot size property of confocal cavities with respect to cavity length.
Developing a fabrication technique for precise confocal cavity construction.
Implementing a method to minimize wedge in optical cavities.

Main Results:

Successful fabrication of confocal cavities with minimal wedge.
Demonstrated stationary spot size behavior for precise length control.
Achieved enhanced performance in two prototype scanning interferometers.

Conclusions:

Confocal cavities are desirable for scanning interferometers due to their unique optical properties.
The presented fabrication method enables precise and stable confocal cavity construction.
The improved interferometers show significant performance gains.