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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Metrology
    • Surface Science

    Background:

    • Phase measurement deflectometry (PMD) offers high-precision optical surface measurement with a simple structure, comparable to interference methods.
    • The binocular PMD method is suitable for complex surfaces but is limited by large, heavy, and error-prone screens.
    • Existing methods struggle with ambiguity between surface shape and normal vectors, impacting accuracy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To improve the flexibility, accuracy, and simplicity of the binocular phase measurement deflectometry (PMD) system.
    • To address the limitations of traditional binocular PMD systems reliant on large, high-accuracy screens.
    • To develop an adaptable PMD technique for precise measurement of complex optical surfaces.

    Main Methods:

    • Modification of the traditional binocular phase measurement deflectometry (PMD) setup.
    • Replacement of a large screen with two smaller, high-accuracy screens to enhance flexibility.
    • Further simplification by substituting one small screen with a single point light source.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed modifications significantly improve system flexibility and reduce complexity.
    • Experimental validation confirms the achievement of high measurement accuracy with the simplified system.
    • The new approach mitigates issues associated with large screen manufacturing errors and system weight.

    Conclusions:

    • The improved binocular PMD system offers a more practical and accurate solution for optical surface metrology.
    • The method demonstrates enhanced adaptability for measuring complex and free-form surfaces.
    • This work presents a viable alternative to traditional PMD, enhancing its applicability in various optical testing scenarios.