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Improved algorithms for wavelength scanning interferometry: application to the simultaneous measurement of surface topography and optical thickness variation in a …

Hibino et al., 2002

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6431942014434603918
Author
Hibino K
Oreb B
Fairman P
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Interferometry XI: Techniques and Analysis

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Wavelength scanning interferometry allows the simultaneous measurement of the surface profile and the optical thickness variation of a parallel plate. However, it is necessary to evaluate the modulation frequencies of the signal and noise which depend on the optical …
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