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Subject positioning device for optical interferometer

US5886786A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1997
Grant dateMar 23, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/2441
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A subject positioning device for an interferometer includes a positioning mechanism for positioning a test surface within an axial extent of interference positions in the object beam path, which is less than double of a thickness of the subject, and at least one positioning lens placed between a beam splitter and the axial extent of interference positions in the object beam path with a focal point located within the axial extent of interference positions.

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