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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Interferometry
    • Optical Metrology

    Background:

    • Common-path interferometers are crucial for stable optical measurements.
    • Existing designs can be sensitive to environmental disturbances like tilt and displacement.
    • The need for robust interferometric systems in demanding applications is increasing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and analyze a novel static W-shaped common-path interferometer (W-CPRI).
    • To investigate the working principles and performance characteristics of the W-CPRI.
    • To demonstrate the stability and coherence of the W-CPRI through experimental validation.

    Main Methods:

    • Design and theoretical analysis of the W-CPRI, incorporating two corner-cube retroreflectors (CCRs) and a reflecting mirror (RM).
    • Analysis of optical path differences introduced by structural deformations and posture deviations of optical components.
    • Experimental validation using a proof-of-concept setup and fringe similarity analysis to assess stability.

    Main Results:

    • The W-CPRI design ensures that recombining beams share the same output direction, even with a tilted CCR.
    • Analysis confirmed the impact of posture deviations of the RM and CCRs on the interferometer's performance.
    • The fringe similarity method yielded an average cosine similarity of 0.9953, indicating high stability and coherence.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed W-CPRI demonstrates exceptional stability and strong coherence.
    • The W-CPRI design effectively mitigates issues related to tilt and displacement of interferometer arms.
    • This novel interferometer presents a promising solution for precise optical measurements in various applications.