Inspection of Linear Axicon Surface by Double-pass Interferometry

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Abstract

A novel and simple double-pass interferometer is proposed for the inspection of linear axicon surfaces by leveraging their rotational symmetry. We demonstrate that positioning a flat mirror at the waist of the depth of focus ensures perfect overlap between the incoming and reflected beams, enabling a double-pass configuration. This position is confirmed to be located at half the depth of focus of the linear axicon, measured from the first focal point. The proposed configuration is integrated with a Michelson interferometer to inspect commercial off-the-shelf axicons. The measurement results show agreement with the specifications provided by the manufacturer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection XIV
EditorsPeter Lehmann, Wolfgang Osten, Armando Albertazzi Goncalves
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510690424
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Aug 2025
Event14th Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection - Munich, Germany
Duration: 23 Jun 202527 Jun 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13567
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference14th Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period23/06/2527/06/25

Keywords

  • Donut-shaped beam
  • Double-pass interferometry
  • Linear axicon

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