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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Metrology
    • Surface Science
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Accurate surface profiling is crucial for material science and manufacturing.
    • Existing interferometric techniques face limitations in sensitivity and resolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and characterize a new optical surface profiling system.
    • To demonstrate the system's capability for high-sensitivity and high-resolution surface measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Phase quadrature differential interferometry was employed.
    • Optical path difference between adjacent probe beams was measured.
    • PC-controlled interference phase calculation and sample scanning were utilized.

    Main Results:

    • The system demonstrated a height sensitivity of approximately 1 nm.
    • A lateral resolution of approximately 10 micrometers was achieved.
    • The system's reproducibility and stability were validated through experimental results.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed optical surface profiling system offers high precision.
    • Phase quadrature differential interferometry is a viable technique for nanoscale surface metrology.
    • The system shows promise for applications requiring detailed surface characterization.