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    This study introduces a new computational method for phase-step interferometry, simplifying the analysis of irregular shapes. The technique efficiently processes valid pixels, avoiding phase ambiguities for accurate measurements.

    Area of Science:

    • Optical Metrology
    • Computational Imaging
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Phase-step interferometry is crucial for precise surface measurements.
    • Analyzing irregular shapes presents computational challenges in interferometry.
    • Existing methods can be complex to program and may struggle with irregular geometries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a straightforward programming method for organizing computations in phase-step interferometry.
    • To enable accurate analysis of irregular shapes using interferometric data.
    • To overcome limitations of existing methods in handling complex geometries.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel computational organization for phase-step interferometry.
    • Utilizes data files with incremental phase steps and a mask file to identify valid pixels.

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  • Employs a simple edge-following routine to process pixels contiguously.
  • Avoids modulo 2pi ambiguities by summing phase differences between neighboring pixels.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed method simplifies the programming of interferometric computations.
    • Successfully distinguishes and processes valid pixels for irregular shapes.
    • Efficiently moves through data, processing valid pixels contiguously.
    • Resolves phase ambiguities effectively through neighbor pixel phase difference summation.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented method offers a user-friendly approach to phase-step interferometry for irregular shapes.
    • Enhances computational efficiency and accuracy in optical metrology.
    • Provides a robust solution for handling complex geometries in interferometric analysis.