DocumentCode
846055
Title
Linear interpolation of periodic error in a heterodyne laser interferometer at subnanometer levels [dimension measurement]
Author
Tanaka, Mitsuru ; Yamagami, Tohru ; Nakayama, Kan
Author_Institution
Nat. Res. Lab. of Metrol., Ysukuba, Japan
Volume
38
Issue
2
fYear
1989
fDate
4/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
552
Lastpage
554
Abstract
Heterodyne laser interferometry and its accuracy at subnanometer levels are discussed. The simplest optical nonpolarization heterodyne interferometer is tested experimentally to understand and reduce fringe distortion. An accuracy of 0.1 nm for the 633-nm He-Ne laser interferometer is achieved
Keywords
calibration; helium; light interferometers; measurement by laser beam; measurement errors; neon; spatial variables measurement; 633 micron; He-Ne; fringe distortion; heterodyne laser interferometer; linear interpolation; nonpolarization heterodyne interferometer; periodic error; subnanometer levels; Electric variables measurement; Interpolation; Laser noise; Optical distortion; Optical interferometry; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Optical sensors; Phase measurement;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9456
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/19.192345
Filename
192345
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