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    • Optical metrology
    • Interferometry
    • Lens characterization

    Background:

    • Accurate focal length determination is crucial for optical system design and performance.
    • Traditional methods may lack precision or require complex setups.
    • Fizeau interferometry offers high-resolution wavefront analysis capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel method for measuring lens focal length using a Fizeau interferometer.
    • To develop a precise formula for focal length calculation based on Gaussian imaging principles.
    • To assess the measurement accuracy and identify uncertainty sources.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a Fizeau interferometer to measure longitudinal displacements of object and image points.
    • Employing the wavefront difference method for subnanometer resolution displacement determination.
    • Deriving a focal length calculation formula from Gaussian imaging equations.

    Main Results:

    • An experimental system was successfully established to verify the proposed method.
    • Experimental results for both positive and negative lenses were obtained.
    • The measurement accuracy was demonstrated to be less than 0.16% under standard laboratory conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The Fizeau interferometer method provides a highly accurate and reliable approach for focal length measurement.
    • The developed formula and technique are effective for characterizing lenses.
    • The study highlights the potential of interferometric methods in precision optical metrology.