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    A novel all-fiber optical system precisely controls phase steps for interferometry. This closed-loop system ensures accurate phase determination and compensates for environmental disturbances, enhancing measurement reliability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Interferometry
    • Control Systems

    Background:

    • Phase stepping interferometry requires precise control of the relative phase between interfering beams.
    • Environmental factors can introduce phase drifts and modulator errors, compromising measurement accuracy.
    • Existing systems may lack flexibility, alignment ease, or robust error compensation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a closed-loop phase control system for phase stepping interferometry.
    • To achieve precise, spatially uniform phase steps using an all-fiber configuration.
    • To eliminate phase modulator errors and compensate for environmental phase drifts.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a closed-loop phase control system utilizing an all-fiber optical setup.
    • Implementation of phase stepping with increments of pi/2 radians.
    • Integration of phase feedback mechanisms for error correction and drift compensation.

    Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of a flexible and easily aligned all-fiber phase stepping system.
    • Accurate determination of initial relative phase between interfering beams.
    • Effective elimination of phase modulator errors and compensation for environmental disturbances.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed all-fiber closed-loop phase control system offers a robust solution for phase stepping interferometry.
    • The system provides enhanced accuracy and stability by actively managing phase steps and compensating for errors.
    • This technology has potential applications in various fields requiring precise optical measurements.