Corrections for Wavelength Variations in Precision Interferometric Displacement Measurements

Abstract

Precision interferometric displacement measurements require deadpath corrections to account for variations in wavelength during the course of the measurement. This paper discusses common errors in applying deadpath corrections and describes the correction necessary to fully account for variations in wavelength.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA530699

Entities

People

  • Gary A. Mandolfo
  • Jack Stone
  • Steven D. Phillips

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
  • Errors
  • Interferometers
  • Interferometry
  • Laser Applications
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Michelson Interferometers
  • Precision
  • Reflectors
  • Refractive Index
  • Standards

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  • Physics

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