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    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Wave Optics
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Accurate determination of light collimation is crucial in various optical applications.
    • Shearing interferometry is a common technique, but its accuracy can be limited.
    • The classical Ronchi test's wave optics nature requires further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a double grating shearing interferometry method for determining the degree of light collimation.
    • To enhance the accuracy of collimation measurements by modifying fringe observation.
    • To provide arguments supporting the diffractive character of the Ronchi test.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a double grating shearing interferometry setup.
    • Expanding the fringe observation area to twice the conventional size in shearing interferometry.
    • Deriving the conditions for the feasibility of this expanded detection mode.

    Main Results:

    • A method for high-accuracy determination of light collimation using double grating shearing interferometry is presented.
    • Expanded fringe observation significantly improves measurement accuracy.
    • The derived conditions validate the wave optics principles of the Ronchi test.

    Conclusions:

    • The described method offers a significant improvement in measuring light collimation.
    • The study reinforces the understanding of the Ronchi test as a wave optics phenomenon.
    • The findings have implications for optical testing and metrology.