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    • Wave Phenomena

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    • Spatial coherence is a fundamental property of light fields.
    • Accurate measurement of spatial coherence is crucial for various optical applications.

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    • To introduce a straightforward method for measuring the spatial coherence of quasi-monochromatic fields.
    • To enable simultaneous coherence assessment across multiple point pairs.

    Main Methods:

    • The method relies on comparing two radiant intensity measurements.
    • A small obscuration is introduced at the test plane for one measurement.
    • No refractive or diffractive focusing elements are required.

    Main Results:

    • The technique allows for the simultaneous measurement of spatial coherence.
    • Coherence is determined for all point pairs whose centroid matches the obstacle's centroid.
    • The method is simple and requires minimal optical components.

    Conclusions:

    • This novel approach offers a simplified and efficient way to quantify spatial coherence.
    • The technique is practical for characterizing quasi-monochromatic fields.