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    • Surface characterization
    • Nanotechnology

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    • Superpolished optical surfaces are critical for high-performance optics.
    • Characterizing middle spatial frequency roughness is essential for optical quality.
    • Existing methods may have limitations in resolution or scope.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the application of point diffraction interferometry (PDI) for detecting middle spatial frequency roughness.
    • To evaluate PDI's capability in characterizing superpolished optical surfaces.
    • To demonstrate PDI's effectiveness in obtaining surface roughness spectra.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a point source based on a subwavelength aperture (0.25 μm) single-mode optical fiber.
    • Employing PDI with a low root-mean-square deformation reference wave (<0.005 nm).
    • Theoretical analysis of diffraction-limited lateral resolution and experimental validation.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated PDI's capability to obtain roughness spectra in the 0.001-0.05 μm⁻¹ range.
    • Achieved a theoretical lateral resolution of approximately 8 μm for a 100 mm radius spherical substrate.
    • Generated surface maps and roughness spectra comparable to atomic-force microscopy.

    Conclusions:

    • PDI is a viable method for detecting middle spatial frequency roughness on superpolished optical surfaces.
    • The experimental setup provides high-resolution surface characterization.
    • PDI offers a powerful tool for optical surface metrology and quality control.