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    We present a new experimental method for adjusting interferometers using amplitude division. This technique works effectively even with spatially incoherent light sources.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Interferometry
    • Experimental Physics

    Background:

    • Interferometers are crucial optical instruments for precise measurements.
    • Adjusting interferometers typically requires coherent light sources.
    • Spatially incoherent sources present challenges in traditional interferometer alignment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate an experimental method for interferometer adjustment.
    • To enable the use of spatially incoherent light sources in interferometry.
    • To simplify the alignment process for amplitude division interferometers.

    Main Methods:

    • Proposing an experimental setup for interferometer adjustment.
    • Utilizing amplitude division principles.
    • Employing a spatially incoherent light source for illumination.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated a method for adjusting an interferometer.
    • The method is effective with spatially incoherent illumination.
    • Amplitude division is shown to be compatible with incoherent sources.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed experimental method offers a viable alternative for interferometer adjustment.
    • This technique expands the applicability of interferometers to include incoherent light.
    • The findings contribute to advancements in optical metrology and instrumentation.