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ReviewMicromachines2024

A Review of Optical Interferometry for High-Precision Length Measurement.

Guangyao Huang, Can Cui, Xiaoyang Lei, Qixue Li, Shuhua Yan, Xinghui Li, Guochao Wang

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Review in Micromachines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Guangyao HuangCollege of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6463-0325
Can CuiTsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7492-6485
Xiaoyang LeiCollege of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China.
Qixue LiCollege of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China.
Shuhua YanCollege of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China.
Xinghui LiTsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
Guochao WangCollege of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2341-3030

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 62275142Shenzhen Stability Support Program Project WDZC20231124201906001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Optical interferometry has emerged as a cornerstone technology for high-precision length measurement, offering unparalleled accuracy in various scientific and industrial applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in optical interferometry, with a focus on grating and laser interferometries. For grating interferometry, systems configurations ranging from single-degree- to multi-degree-of-freedom are introduced. For laser interferometry, different measurement methods are presented and compared according to their respective characteristics, including homodyne, heterodyne, white light interferometry, etc. With the rise of the optical frequency comb, its unique spectral properties have greatly expanded the length measurement capabilities of laser interferometry, achieving an unprecedented leap in both measurement range and accuracy. With regard to discussion on enhancement of measurement precision, special attention is given to periodic nonlinear errors and phase demodulation methods. This review offers insights into current challenges and potential future directions for improving interferometric measurement systems, and also emphasizes the role of innovative technologies in advancing precision metrology technology.

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grating interferometrylaser interferometrylength measurementoptical frequency comb

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PMID39858662
PMCPMC11767278

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