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Yijun Du1, Junxiang Li1, Chen Fan1
1State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, People's Republic of China.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|September 25, 2024
Summary
This study introduces a new two-step phase-shifting system for accurate, full-field deformation measurement of rough surfaces. The method enhances dynamic measurement capabilities and robustness for transient deformation analysis.
Area of Science:
- Optical Measurement
- Metrology
- Surface Analysis
Background:
- Phase-shifting speckle interferometry (PSSI) is crucial for full-field deformation measurement of rough surfaces.
- Existing PSSI methods face limitations in dynamic measurement speed and accuracy.
- There is a need for robust and accurate transient deformation measurement techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel two-step synchronous phase-shifting system for enhanced dynamic deformation measurement.
- To improve the accuracy and robustness of phase-shifting speckle interferometry.
- To enable precise spatial registration and transient deformation analysis.
Main Methods:
- A two-step synchronous phase-shifting system utilizing a liquid crystal spatial light modulator (LC-SLM) for polarization-sensitive phase modulation.
- Multiplexing of reference wavefronts to generate accurate phase shifts in two independent channels.
- Implementation of a common-path self-reference vortex interference structure for precise spatial registration.
- Development of a novel two-frame phase-shifting algorithm and a two-step spatial registration strategy based on speckle statistics.
Main Results:
- The proposed system achieves accurate phase shifts and precise spatial registration.
- The novel algorithm enhances robustness against intensity and position variations due to spatial multiplexing.
- Accurate transient deformation measurements were obtained from phase-shifting speckle interferograms.
- Experimental validation demonstrated effectiveness and accuracy compared to traditional methods.
Conclusions:
- The developed two-step synchronous phase-shifting system significantly improves dynamic deformation measurement accuracy and robustness.
- The system is effective for transient deformation analysis, applicable to mechanical and thermal deformations.
- This advancement offers a powerful tool for various scientific and engineering applications requiring precise surface deformation monitoring.
