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Polarization phase-shifting lateral shearing interferometer with two polarization beam splitter plates

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We proposed a compact and simple polarization phase-shifting lateral shearing interferometer using two polarization beam splitter plates (PBSP). This interferometer is composed of two PBSP, a quarter-wave plate, an analyzer and a CCD camera. With the two PBSP positioned in appropriate spatial positions, optical path difference compensation is achieved, which allows for the implement of aplanatic and common-path shearing interferometer. Therefore, the system possesses significant advantages of simple structure, compact and strong anti-interference ability. The effectiveness of the interferometer is demonstrated by simulations and experiments.

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This work is supported by International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China (2016YFE0110600) and International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of Shanghai (16520710500) and Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS.

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  1. Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201800, Shanghai, China

    Liyuan Gu, Lei Liu, Shiyu Hu, Aijun Zeng & Huijie Huang

  2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China

    Liyuan Gu, Lei Liu, Shiyu Hu, Aijun Zeng & Huijie Huang

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Gu, L., Liu, L., Hu, S. et al. Polarization phase-shifting lateral shearing interferometer with two polarization beam splitter plates. Opt Rev 24, 600–604 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-017-0351-x

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