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Rapid spatially scanning ir heterodyne interferometer

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.18.000615· OSTI ID:6455832
An interferometer has been developed which provides repetitive spatial profiles of phase objects in the ir using a single detector channel. By combining Bragg cell heterodyne interferometry with a high speed (0.5 million rpm) turbine driven rotating mirror scanner, the system scans a 5-cm field with a 2-mm resolution in 200 nsec. Operating in a double pass mode at 3.4 ..mu..m, the phase accuracy is better than 0.1 fringe. The concept is applicable over a wide range in wavelength, scan format, and resolution.
Research Organization:
University of California, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
OSTI ID:
6455832
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 18:5; ISSN APOPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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