Conclusions
By solving the problem of the interference of Gaussian beams, we obtained formulas for the calculation of the systematic error which is made when a laser-type Michelson interferometer is used to measure length. We gave recommendations on the geometrical dimensions of the Michelson interferometer and its matching to the laser radiation so that the above error is reduced. We have described the experimental verification of our formulas.
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Translated from Izmeritel'naya Tekhnika, No. 2, pp. 40–42, February, 1976.
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Zanimonskii, E.M., Miroshnichenko, O.N. Influence of the form of the illuminating beam upon the error of length measurements made with a laser-type Michelson interferometer. Meas Tech 19, 229–232 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00817639
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