Interferometer

An interferometer comprising a base (12) forming an interior (86), and first and second optical members (14 and 16) located in the interior of the base. The interferometer further comprises a first retainer assembly (20) connecting the first optical member to the base, translation means (24) for mov...

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Main Authors HILGEMAN, THEODORE W, RYAN, ROBERT E, HAAS, EDWIN G
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 21.07.1999
Edition6
Subjects
COLORIMETRY
MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT,POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED,VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT
MEASURING
MEASURING ANGLES
MEASURING AREAS
MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEARDIMENSIONS
PHYSICS
RADIATION PYROMETRY
TESTING
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Summary:An interferometer comprising a base (12) forming an interior (86), and first and second optical members (14 and 16) located in the interior of the base. The interferometer further comprises a first retainer assembly (20) connecting the first optical member to the base, translation means (24) for moving the second optical member (16) relative the first optical member (14), to vary the distance between the first and second optical members, and a second retainer assembly (22) connecting the second optical member to the translation means (24). The preferred mechanical configuration and design features of the interferometer produce a very durable instrument that can rapidly scan and accurately filter light across a wide bandwidth. This uniquely designed instrument combines high speed switching, high resolution, wide bandwidth, and adjustable damping capabilities in a durable flight capable instrument.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19990107758