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Two-beam interferometry is a tool of high-precision length-metrology, where displacements are measured to within sub-nanometer resolution and accuracy. Differential wavefront sensing - via phase detection by segmented photodiodes - adds the capability of simultaneously measuring the target translation and rotation. This paper gives an analytical model explaining the observation of fake tilts by a combined x-ray and optical interferometer.
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