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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Interferometry
    • Polarimetry

    Background:

    • Ellipsometry is a powerful technique for characterizing thin films and surfaces.
    • Traditional ellipsometry setups can be sensitive to environmental noise and vibrations.
    • Real-time measurement of ellipsometric angles is crucial for dynamic processes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel common path heterodyne interferometer for real-time ellipsometric angle measurement.
    • To implement optical balanced detection for effective noise reduction.
    • To achieve accurate determination of ellipsometric angles using maximum likelihood estimation.

    Main Methods:

    • A common path heterodyne interferometer design was employed.
    • Optical balanced detection was integrated for noise suppression.
    • Quadrature interference amplitudes and phase information were analyzed using maximum likelihood estimation.

    Main Results:

    • The system successfully measured ellipsometric angles in real time.
    • Significant reduction in interference noise was achieved.
    • Accurate determination of ellipsometric angles was demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed common path heterodyne interferometer with optical balanced detection offers a robust solution for accurate, real-time ellipsometry.
    • This method effectively mitigates noise, improving measurement precision.
    • The technique is suitable for applications requiring precise optical characterization.