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    Nonorthogonal elliptic polarizations in Zeeman laser interferometers cause significant errors in Doppler shift measurements. This study analyzes these errors and proposes a method for their elimination, improving measurement accuracy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Metrology

    Background:

    • Zeeman laser interferometers are used for precise measurements.
    • Laser mode polarizations can deviate from ideal orthogonality.
    • Nonorthogonal polarizations introduce errors in Doppler shift measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically analyze errors in Zeeman laser interferometers caused by nonorthogonal elliptic polarizations.
    • To quantify the impact of polarization errors on Doppler frequency-shift signal and phase shift stability.
    • To propose a method for eliminating these measurement errors.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of polarization states in a Zeeman laser interferometer.
    • Mathematical modeling of Doppler frequency-shift signal modulation and phase shift instability.
    • Simulation of error propagation based on orthogonality deviation.

    Main Results:

    • Nonorthogonal elliptic polarizations lead to modulated, nonharmonic Doppler signals and unstable phase shifts.
    • A 6-degree orthogonality error can cause over 200% relative error in phasemeter output for specific phase shifts.
    • The study identifies the relationship between polarization error and measurement inaccuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • Polarization nonorthogonality is a critical error source in Zeeman laser interferometry.
    • Accurate phase shift measurements require strict control over laser mode polarizations.
    • A method to eliminate these errors has been developed and is presented.