Abstract
In optical interferometers illuminated by laser sources the shift of the phase and changes in the curvature of the wave fronts lead to systematic errors, to which there must be added the error caused by misalignments. In the study described in the present article, the interference pattern was obtained from the actual amplitude and phase of the interfering wave fronts at the exit aperture of the interferometer. With reference to plane-wave illumination, the excess of the period of the output signal was obtained in a closed form in the case of small misalignment and negligible difference between the optical paths.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
