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Multifunctional Meta-optic Azimuthal Shear Interferometer.

Linzhi Yu¹, Sergei Shevtsov², Haobijam Johnson Singh¹

¹Department of Physics, Tampere University, 33720 Tampere, Finland.

|April 23, 2025

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We developed a compact meta-optics interferometer for analyzing wavefronts. This robust, millimeter-scale device offers enhanced accuracy and stability for optical testing and imaging applications.

Keywords:

azimuthal shearing interference differential interference contrast image edge detection meta-optics

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Metamaterials
Interferometry

Background:

Conventional azimuthal shear interferometers are often bulky and alignment-sensitive.
Challenges include prone to nonuniform shear and environmental disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a broadband, compact, and robust meta-optics-based azimuthal shear interferometer.
To overcome limitations of conventional systems for wavefront analysis.

Main Methods:

Utilized a common-path configuration and meta-optics for localized wavefront modulation.
Achieved uniform azimuthal shear displacement independent of radial position.

Main Results:

Reduced system size to the millimeter scale.
Demonstrated enhanced accuracy, stability, and resilience to environmental disturbances.
Showcased multifunctionality in edge detection, microscopy, and wavefront sensing.

Conclusions:

The meta-optic interferometer offers a significant advancement over conventional designs.
Potential for real-time analog image processing, advanced optical imaging, and optical testing.