The Shack Interferometer

Roland V. Shack; George W. Hopkins

doi:10.1117/12.7972355

1 April 1979 The Shack Interferometer

Roland V. Shack, George W. Hopkins

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 18, Issue 2, 182226 (April 1979). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7972355

Abstract

This paper describes an unequal-path interferometer that requires only one precision component and that can be constructed as a compact and inexpensive instrument. Principles of operation are outlined, and requirements for optical components and alignment are investigated. An actual instrument and considerations for its design are described.

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Roland V. Shack and George W. Hopkins "The Shack Interferometer," Optical Engineering 18(2), 182226 (1 April 1979). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7972355

Published: 1 April 1979

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