Compact multi-fringe interferometry with sub-picometer precision [IMA]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1903.02945


Deep frequency modulation interferometry combines optical minimalism with multi-fringe readout, precision however is key for applications such as optical gradiometers for satellite geodesy or as dimensional sensor for ground-based gravity experiments. We present a single-component interferometer smaller than a cubic inch. Two of these are compared to each other to demonstrate tilt and displacement measurements with a precision of less than $20\,\mathrm{nrad}/\sqrt{\mathrm{Hz}}$ and $1\,\mathrm{pm}/\sqrt{\mathrm{Hz}}$ at frequencies below $1\,\mathrm{Hz}$.

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K. Isleif, G. Heinzel, M. Mehmet, et. al.
Fri, 8 Mar 19
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Comments: 6 pages, 4 figures