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    A new speckle-correlation-based optical lever (SC-OptLev) enhances surface orientation angle measurement. This advanced optical lever offers double the dynamic range compared to conventional methods.

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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Surface Science
    • Metrology

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    • Conventional optical levers (OptLev) are used for measuring surface orientation.
    • Limitations exist in the dynamic range and sensitivity of traditional OptLev systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and characterize a novel speckle-correlation-based optical lever (SC-OptLev).
    • To enhance the measurement capabilities for small changes in surface orientation angles.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a speckle-correlation technique within an optical lever setup.
    • Comparison of different filtering mechanisms to optimize correlation results.
    • Development of two computer-automated SC-OptLev systems: one open-source and one commercial.

    Main Results:

    • The SC-OptLev demonstrated a dynamic range twice that of a conventional OptLev under identical experimental conditions.
    • Filtering mechanisms were evaluated, and their impact on correlation results was analyzed.
    • Assistive computational modules were integrated into both open-source and commercial SC-OptLev systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The SC-OptLev significantly improves the measurement of surface orientation angles.
    • The enhanced dynamic range offers superior performance over conventional optical levers.
    • Computer automation and filtering strategies contribute to the system's versatility and accuracy.