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    A novel grating lateral shear interferometer generates two orthogonal interferograms simultaneously. This innovation allows for real-time heterodyne phase detection, enhancing interferometric measurements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Interferometry
    • Diffraction Gratings

    Background:

    • Lateral shear interferometry is a technique used for optical testing.
    • Simultaneous measurement in orthogonal directions is often desirable for comprehensive analysis.
    • Existing methods may require complex setups or lack real-time capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a simple grating lateral shear interferometer.
    • To enable simultaneous interferograms with shear in two orthogonal directions.
    • To facilitate real-time heterodyne phase detection.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a single double-frequency crossed diffraction grating, producible holographically.
    • Producing shear in two orthogonal directions in one plane.
    • Translating the grating sideways to modulate interferogram irradiance sinusoidally.

    Main Results:

    • The interferometer provides simultaneous two-dimensional shear.
    • The sinusoidal variation of irradiance allows for temporal modulation.
    • The system is compatible with real-time heterodyne phase detection.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple and effective grating lateral shear interferometer has been developed.
    • The holographic grating enables versatile, simultaneous orthogonal shear measurements.
    • The design facilitates advanced real-time phase detection techniques.