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Area of Science:

Optical metrology
Wavefront analysis
Interferometry

Background:

Radial shearing interferometers are crucial for wavefront analysis.
Accurate fringe analysis is essential for precise wavefront differentiation.
Producing high-quality gratings can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel radial shearing interferometer utilizing equispaced circular gratings.
To present a Fourier transform method for analyzing circular fringe patterns.
To introduce a holographic technique for fabricating the gratings.

Main Methods:

Development of a radial shearing interferometer with two equispaced circular gratings.
Application of the Fourier transform method for fringe analysis.
Holographic production of circular gratings using a cylindrical mirror and collimating lens.

Main Results:

The interferometer achieves constant radial displacement of the test wavefront.
Precise differentiation of the test wavefront is obtained via Fourier transform analysis.
Holographic grating production prevents grating deflection and misalignment in interferograms.

Conclusions:

The described radial shearing interferometer offers a precise method for wavefront analysis.
The holographic grating fabrication technique ensures high-quality, reliable optical components.
This approach enhances the accuracy and robustness of interferometric measurements.