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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Particle Physics
    • Metrology

    Background:

    • Laser interferometry is a precise measurement technique.
    • Characterizing particle properties is crucial in various scientific fields.
    • Previous methods for particle sizing and velocimetry have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the generation of signals from large particles passing through a laser interferometer's interference pattern.
    • To establish a method for determining particle size based on observed signals.
    • To analyze the impact of large particle sizes on velocity measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a laser interferometer to create an interference pattern.
    • Introducing particles into the laser beam path.
    • Recording and analyzing the generated optical signals.

    Main Results:

    • Experimental observation of distinct signals corresponding to large particle passage.
    • Demonstration that signal characteristics correlate directly with particle size.
    • Identification of signal features influenced by particle size, affecting velocity calculations.

    Conclusions:

    • The passage of large particles through laser interference patterns generates measurable signals.
    • Signal analysis provides a viable method for determining particle size.
    • Particle size significantly influences the accuracy of velocity measurements derived from interferometric signals.