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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Optical Metrology
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Wavefront diagnosis is crucial for optical system performance.
    • Existing systems can be bulky or limited in measuring transient wavefronts.
    • Compact and versatile wavefront measurement techniques are needed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a common-path, compact wavefront diagnosis system.
    • To enable measurement of both continuous and transient wavefronts.
    • To enhance the precision and repeatability of optical testing.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a cross grating lateral shearing interferometer (CGLSI) configuration.
    • Employing an aplanatic lens to convert test wavefronts into convergent beams.
    • Developing geometrical optics and Fresnel diffraction models for system design.
    • Implementing differential Zernike polynomials for wavefront retrieval.
    • Conducting calibration to eliminate system errors.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed CGLSI system successfully measures continuous and transient wavefronts.
    • Detailed analysis identified key parameters influencing system error (grating pitch, distance, numerical aperture).
    • A calibration method effectively minimized system errors.
    • Experimental results demonstrated high precision and repeatability compared to a ZYGO interferometer.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed CGLSI system offers a compact and effective solution for wavefront diagnosis.
    • The system's ability to measure diverse wavefront types enhances its applicability.
    • The findings contribute to advancements in optical metrology and precision engineering.