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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Interferometry
Precision Measurement

Background:

Conventional interferometers face challenges with environmental disturbances and target limitations.
Microchip lasers offer high sensitivity but require robust system designs.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a robust and highly sensitive self-mixing interferometry system.
To overcome limitations of traditional interferometers using advanced laser techniques.

Main Methods:

Demonstrated a heterodyne Nd:YVO4 microchip laser system.
Employed frequency and polarization multiplexing for error compensation.
Utilized a rate equations model for system analysis.

Main Results:

Achieved short-term resolution better than 2.5 nm.
Demonstrated long-term zero drift below 60 nm over 7 hours.
Successfully measured displacement of non-cooperative targets.

Conclusions:

The developed self-mixing interferometry system is feasible and robust.
This technology offers a promising solution for precise displacement measurements.
The system effectively eliminates environmental and laser-related errors.