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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Metrology
    • Surface Characterization
    • Interferometry

    Background:

    • Traditional optical testing methods like interferometry can be sensitive to environmental factors and may require complex setups.
    • The Ronchi test is a simpler optical testing technique, but its application for high-precision quantitative surface metrology has limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an enhanced Ronchi test method with phase-shifting capabilities in two perpendicular axes.
    • To enable quantitative surface figure measurement with high precision and additional optical parameters.

    Main Methods:

    • A modified Ronchi test incorporating phase-shifting in two orthogonal directions was developed.
    • The method identifies object phase based on reflected ray position on a grating to solve reflection equations.
    • Demonstrated through inverse qualitative and direct quantitative tests.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved surface figure measurement precision of approximately 25 nm peak-to-valley, comparable to Fizeau interferometry.
    • Successfully obtained radius of curvature and conic constant, parameters not directly measurable with standard interferometers without auxiliary optics.
    • Demonstrated high dynamic range and robustness against vibrations and turbulence.

    Conclusions:

    • The enhanced Ronchi test provides a cost-effective, high-resolution alternative to interferometry for optical surface metrology.
    • Its compact, lightweight, and robust design makes it suitable for in-situ metrology on polishing machines.
    • Offers unique capabilities for determining radius of curvature and conic constant, enhancing its utility in optical fabrication.