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On-axis dynamic interferometer and optical imaging systems employing the same

US11262191B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2019
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B2290/70
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical device for characterizing a workpiece combines an interferometer with a polarization rotation pellicle, installed in a stand-alone fashion in a spatial gap between the mirrors of the interferometer, and a polarization based phase-shift sensor.

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