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    This study introduces a modified Twyman-Green interferometer for precise phase measurement. The system graphically displays wavefront deformation, aiding optical component testing.

    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Metrology
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of optical component wavefront deformation is critical for high-performance optical systems.
    • Traditional interferometry methods can be limited in speed and data processing capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel modified Twyman-Green interferometer system.
    • To enable precise phase measurement and wavefront deformation analysis of optical components.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a 20-cm clear aperture modified Twyman-Green interferometer.
    • Employed phase-lock interferometry (AC technique) for phase measurement.
    • Integrated a dual galvanometer scanning system for aperture scanning and data acquisition via minicomputer.

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    Main Results:

    • Successfully measured phase information across the scanned aperture.
    • Stored and processed position and phase data using minicomputer and associated software.
    • Generated graphical displays of wavefront deformation in perspective and contour formats.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed interferometer system provides an effective method for characterizing wavefront deformation.
    • The combination of phase-lock interferometry and automated scanning facilitates detailed optical component analysis.