Whenever two beams interfere, one fringe equals one wave in the plane of interference, always

Ray Williamson

doi:10.1117/12.48656

1 December 1991 Whenever two beams interfere, one fringe equals one wave in the plane of interference, always

Ray Williamson

Proceedings Volume 1527, Current Developments in Optical Design and Optical Engineering; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48656
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

A tutorial on the subject of interferometer fringe scaling factors is offered. Various approaches are pursued in the hope of reaching a broad audience. The distinction between fringes and waves is established and maintained, and a procedure for interpreting interferograms is provided. Scale factors for various cases are shown.

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Ray Williamson "Whenever two beams interfere, one fringe equals one wave in the plane of interference, always", Proc. SPIE 1527, Current Developments in Optical Design and Optical Engineering, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48656

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