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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Metrology
    • Wavefront Sensing
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of spherical wavefronts is crucial in optical system design and testing.
    • Existing interferometric methods can be complex or require multiple measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a versatile radial shearing interferometric approach for spherical wavefront measurement.
    • To enable single-image wavefront reconstruction using a modified cyclic interferometer and polarization camera.

    Main Methods:

    • A modified cyclic radial shearing interferometer with a single adjustable lens was designed.
    • A polarization camera was integrated for wavefront acquisition.
    • An optimized algorithm was developed for wavefront reconstruction and quantification.
    • Experiments utilized plano-convex lenses and concave mirrors to generate spherical wavefronts.

    Main Results:

    • The system successfully reconstructed surface figures of optical components.
    • Experimental results demonstrated the system's capability in both reflective and transmissive configurations.
    • Accuracy was validated through comparison with design values and a Shack-Hartmann sensor.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed radial shearing interferometric system offers an efficient and accurate method for spherical wavefront measurement.
    • The single-lens design simplifies adjustment of the radial shearing ratio.
    • The use of a polarization camera and optimized algorithm allows for single-image reconstruction.