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Vanusch Nercissian¹, Irina Harder, Klaus Mantel

¹Institute for Optics, Information, and Photonics, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany. Vanusch.Nercissian@physik.uni‐erlangen.de

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This study presents a novel diffractive setup using Ronchi phase gratings for precise wavefront deformation measurements. The system enables simultaneous orthogonal shears, minimizing errors for accurate optical testing.

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Area of Science:

Optical Metrology
Wavefront Sensing
Diffractive Optics

Background:

Lateral shearing interferometers are crucial for measuring wavefront deformations.
Simultaneous orthogonal shearing is needed for comprehensive wavefront reconstruction.
Existing methods may have limitations in accuracy or complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a diffractive optical setup for simultaneous bidirectional lateral shearing interferometry.
To enable accurate reconstruction of wavefront deformations.
To minimize systematic errors in wavefront measurements.

Main Methods:

Utilized a diffractive solution employing Ronchi phase gratings with a suppressed zeroth order.
Implemented a series arrangement of gratings for simultaneous orthogonal shearing and wavefront doubling.
Employed an extended incoherent monochromatic light source and tailored coherence for high-contrast fringes.

Main Results:

Achieved simultaneous shearing along orthogonal directions for complete wavefront data acquisition.
Demonstrated an on-axis geometry that minimizes systematic errors.
Obtained high-contrast interference fringes through controlled coherence.

Conclusions:

The proposed diffractive setup offers an effective and accurate method for wavefront deformation measurement.
This technique is suitable for optical testing requiring precise wavefront characterization.
The use of Ronchi phase gratings provides a robust solution for bidirectional shearing interferometry.