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Bengong Hao1, Mingguang Shan, Ming Diao

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A novel common-path interferometer uses a tri-window design and a 4f optical system. This setup allows for phase object reconstruction from a single interferogram, demonstrating a reliable and feasible optical measurement technique.

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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Interferometry
  • Optical Metrology

Background:

  • Common-path interferometers offer enhanced stability against environmental disturbances.
  • Phase object analysis is crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.
  • Traditional interferometric methods can be complex and sensitive to vibrations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a novel common-path interferometer with a tri-window configuration.
  • To enable phase object reconstruction using a single interferogram.
  • To enhance the reliability and feasibility of optical phase measurement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a 4f optical system with a Ronchi ruling as a spatial filter.
  • Designing an input aperture with three windows: one for the phase object and two for reference beams.
  • Acquiring an interferogram containing three patterns in the output plane.

Main Results:

  • Successfully obtained an interferogram with three distinct patterns.
  • Demonstrated the ability to reconstruct the object phase from the single interferogram.
  • Experimental validation confirmed the feasibility and reliability of the proposed common-path interferometer.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed tri-window common-path interferometer is a feasible and reliable method for phase object analysis.
  • This technique simplifies phase reconstruction by requiring only one interferogram.
  • The design offers potential for stable and accurate optical metrology.