GB0103065D0 - Interferometer - Google Patents

Interferometer

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GB0103065D0
GB0103065D0 GB0103065A GB0103065A GB0103065D0 GB 0103065 D0 GB0103065 D0 GB 0103065D0 GB 0103065 A GB0103065 A GB 0103065A GB 0103065 A GB0103065 A GB 0103065A GB 0103065 D0 GB0103065 D0 GB 0103065D0
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interferometer
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GB0103065A
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GB2372097A (en
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IMAGE AUTOMATION Ltd
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IMAGE AUTOMATION Ltd
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Priority to GB0103065A priority Critical patent/GB2372097A/en
Publication of GB0103065D0 publication Critical patent/GB0103065D0/en
Priority to PCT/GB2002/000469 priority patent/WO2002063237A2/en
Priority to AU2002228216A priority patent/AU2002228216A1/en
Publication of GB2372097A publication Critical patent/GB2372097A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01BMEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B9/00Measuring instruments characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B9/02Interferometers
    • G01B9/02083Interferometers characterised by particular signal processing and presentation
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01BMEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B9/00Measuring instruments characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B9/02Interferometers
    • G01B9/02055Reduction or prevention of errors; Testing; Calibration
    • G01B9/02075Reduction or prevention of errors; Testing; Calibration of particular errors
    • G01B9/02078Caused by ambiguity
    • G01B9/02079Quadrature detection, i.e. detecting relatively phase-shifted signals
    • G01B9/02081Quadrature detection, i.e. detecting relatively phase-shifted signals simultaneous quadrature detection, e.g. by spatial phase shifting
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01HMEASUREMENT OF MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OR ULTRASONIC, SONIC OR INFRASONIC WAVES
    • G01H9/00Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01PMEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE, ABSENCE, OR DIRECTION, OF MOVEMENT
    • G01P3/00Measuring linear or angular speed; Measuring differences of linear or angular speeds
    • G01P3/36Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light
    • G01P3/366Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light by using diffraction of light
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01SRADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S17/00Systems using the reflection or reradiation of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves, e.g. lidar systems
    • G01S17/02Systems using the reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
    • G01S17/50Systems of measurement based on relative movement of target
    • G01S17/58Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01SRADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S17/00Systems using the reflection or reradiation of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves, e.g. lidar systems
    • G01S17/88Lidar systems specially adapted for specific applications
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01SRADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S7/00Details of systems according to groups G01S13/00, G01S15/00, G01S17/00
    • G01S7/48Details of systems according to groups G01S13/00, G01S15/00, G01S17/00 of systems according to group G01S17/00
    • G01S7/481Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
    • G01S7/4811Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements common to transmitter and receiver
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01BMEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B2290/00Aspects of interferometers not specifically covered by any group under G01B9/02
    • G01B2290/45Multiple detectors for detecting interferometer signals
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01BMEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B2290/00Aspects of interferometers not specifically covered by any group under G01B9/02
    • G01B2290/70Using polarization in the interferometer

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Power Engineering (AREA)
  • Instruments For Measurement Of Length By Optical Means (AREA)
GB0103065A 2001-02-07 2001-02-07 Multiple beam interferometer Withdrawn GB2372097A (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0103065A GB2372097A (en) 2001-02-07 2001-02-07 Multiple beam interferometer
PCT/GB2002/000469 WO2002063237A2 (en) 2001-02-07 2002-02-04 Interferometer
AU2002228216A AU2002228216A1 (en) 2001-02-07 2002-02-04 Interferometer

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0103065A GB2372097A (en) 2001-02-07 2001-02-07 Multiple beam interferometer

Publications (2)

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GB0103065D0 true GB0103065D0 (en) 2001-03-21
GB2372097A GB2372097A (en) 2002-08-14

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GB0103065A Withdrawn GB2372097A (en) 2001-02-07 2001-02-07 Multiple beam interferometer

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US7477398B2 (en) * 2003-03-31 2009-01-13 Metrolaser, Inc. Multi-beam heterodyne laser doppler vibrometer
US6972846B2 (en) 2003-03-31 2005-12-06 Metrolaser, Inc. Multi-beam heterodyne laser doppler vibrometer

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US5220406A (en) * 1991-09-27 1993-06-15 Hughes Danbury Optical Systems, Inc. Sample point interferometer having separate rigid body and figure measurement channels
US5218423A (en) * 1991-09-27 1993-06-08 Hughes Aircraft Company Method and apparatus for generating a plurality of radiation beams from incident radiation in a multiple wavelength interferometer
EP0561015A1 (en) * 1992-03-17 1993-09-22 International Business Machines Corporation Interferometric phase-measuring
US5469259A (en) * 1994-01-03 1995-11-21 International Business Machines Corporation Inspection interferometer with scanning autofocus, and phase angle control features
US5467191A (en) * 1994-05-20 1995-11-14 Hughes Aircraft Company Sample point interferometer for measuring changes in figure of a primary mirror and primary-secondary mirror spacing
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