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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Signal Processing
  • Metrology

Background:

  • Interferogram analysis is crucial for precise measurements.
  • Phase determination ambiguity complicates the analysis of complex interferograms.
  • Existing methods may struggle with accuracy in challenging interferometric data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a robust two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform (2D-CWT) technique for enhanced interferogram analysis.
  • To address and resolve the phase determination ambiguity issue in complex interferograms.
  • To improve the accuracy and reliability of phase distribution retrieval.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel phase determination rule based on phase distribution continuity.
  • Implementation of a frequency-guided scheme to correct phase distribution.
  • Application of a conventional 2D-CWT framework enhanced by the proposed rules.

Main Results:

  • The proposed 2D-CWT technique effectively overcomes phase ambiguity in interferogram analysis.
  • Accurate phase distribution is successfully obtained even for complex interferograms.
  • Computer simulations and real experiments validated the technique's robustness and accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The presented 2D-CWT method offers a reliable solution for phase ambiguity in interferogram analysis.
  • The frequency-guided scheme and phase continuity rule significantly improve measurement accuracy.
  • This technique provides a valuable tool for various scientific and engineering applications requiring precise interferometric measurements.