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    • Optical Metrology
    • Surface Metrology
    • Interferometry

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    • Aspheric surface measurement requires high accuracy and flexibility, which are often conflicting.
    • Traditional interferometers face challenges with environmental vibrations and limited adaptability for in-process applications.
    • Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) offer potential for flexible optical control but require careful monitoring for accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a simultaneous phase-shifting interferometer that balances flexibility and accuracy for aspheric surface in-process measurements.
    • To mitigate the effects of environmental vibrations on measurement accuracy.
    • To compensate for SLM-induced errors like spatial phase nonuniformity and modulation instability.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a simultaneous phase-shifting interferometer.
    • Utilization of polarization simultaneous phase-shifting camera systems to reduce vibration influence.
    • Integration of a spatial light modulator (SLM) as a flexible reference mirror.
    • Development of a device to monitor the SLM surface in real-time.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed interferometer enables simultaneous monitoring of the SLM surface and measurement of the aspheric surface.
    • Achieved a compact structure with simple calibration.
    • Demonstrated feasibility through cross-tests measuring a flat acrylic mirror with unknown surface figure error.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed interferometer effectively balances flexibility and accuracy for aspheric surface in-process measurements.
    • The integrated SLM monitoring enhances measurement precision by addressing SLM-specific instabilities.
    • The system offers a practical solution for advanced optical metrology applications.