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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Digital Holography
    • Interferometry

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    • Digital holography (DH) is a powerful technique for 3D imaging.
    • Off-axis DH configurations are often complex and sensitive to environmental changes.
    • Common-path interferometers offer enhanced stability but can be challenging to implement for off-axis configurations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a compact and stable off-axis common-path digital holography system.
    • To demonstrate a novel method for easily modulating carrier frequency in digital holography.
    • To validate the performance and stability of the proposed holographic setup.

    Main Methods:

    • A 4f optical system was employed, incorporating a 45° tilted cube beam splitter (CBS).
    • Two apertures were used at the input, one for the object beam and one vacant.
    • The CBS introduced beam separation in the Fourier plane, enabling off-axis hologram recording.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed system successfully generated off-axis holograms with high light utilization.
    • Carrier frequency modulation was achieved by simple translation of the CBS.
    • Experimental validation confirmed the system's stability and effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed off-axis common-path digital holography system is compact and highly stable.
    • The integration of a cube beam splitter within a 4f system provides an effective solution for off-axis holography.
    • This method offers a practical approach for applications requiring stable and efficient holographic recording.