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    • Optical Metrology
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Low-coherence interferometry (LCI) is crucial for precise measurements but is limited by a low signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio.
    • Improving fringe visibility and S/N ratio is essential for advancing LCI applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To enhance the visibility of the zero-order fringe (V) and the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio in LCI systems.
    • To investigate the effectiveness of the source spectrum shaping method (SSSM) for improving LCI performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical analysis of theoretical Gaussian light sources with varying central wavelengths and spectrum widths.
    • Experimental verification using a low coherence Twyman-Green interferometric setup with commercially available light-emitting diodes and SSSM.

    Main Results:

    • The SSSM significantly improved the visibility (V) of the zero-order fringe in LCI.
    • Numerical simulations predicted and experimental results confirmed the enhancement of V and S/N ratio.

    Conclusions:

    • SSSM is an effective method for enhancing fringe visibility and S/N ratio in LCI.
    • The study provides a pathway for optimizing LCI setups for improved measurement accuracy and reliability.