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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Metrology
    • Interferometry
    • Signal Processing

    Background:

    • Wavelength Scanning Interferometry (WSI) is a powerful optical measurement technique.
    • A key limitation of WSI is the sign ambiguity in optical path difference (OPD) measurements.
    • This ambiguity prevents distinguishing between positive and negative OPD values from standard interference signals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel method for doubling the measurement range of WSI.
    • To resolve the inherent sign ambiguity in WSI measurements.
    • To analyze the theoretical advantages and practical performance of the proposed technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a method to acquire quadrature interference signals for WSI.
    • Performed theoretical analysis to evaluate the benefits of the quadrature method.
    • Conducted simulations to assess performance and identify potential signal errors from nonideal quadrature.
    • Validated the technique through experimental measurements.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated a method to obtain quadrature interference signals in WSI.
    • Theoretical analysis confirmed the doubling of the measurement range by resolving sign ambiguity.
    • Simulations and experiments showed improved measurement performance and validated the technique's effectiveness.
    • Identified and discussed signal errors associated with nonideal quadrature signals.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel method effectively resolves sign ambiguity in WSI.
    • This technique significantly enhances the measurement range and performance of WSI.
    • The findings are supported by theoretical analysis, simulations, and experimental validation.