• Chinese Journal of Lasers
  • Vol. 48, Issue 15, 1504001 (2021)
Yidong Tan*, Xin Xu, and Shulian Zhang
Author Affiliations
  • State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instruments, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/CJL202148.1504001 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Yidong Tan, Xin Xu, Shulian Zhang. Precision Measurement and Applications of Laser Interferometry[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2021, 48(15): 1504001 Copy Citation Text show less
    Principle of dual-frequency laser generation[10]. (a) Acousto-optic frequency-shift; (b) dual longitudinal modes to select the frequency
    Fig. 1. Principle of dual-frequency laser generation[10]. (a) Acousto-optic frequency-shift; (b) dual longitudinal modes to select the frequency
    Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser[10]
    Fig. 2. Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser[10]
    Frequency stabilization via equal intensity method
    Fig. 3. Frequency stabilization via equal intensity method
    Frequency difference drift in a long period
    Fig. 4. Frequency difference drift in a long period
    The schematic of dual-frequency interference
    Fig. 5. The schematic of dual-frequency interference
    Drift test results for designed dual-frequency laser interferometers
    Fig. 6. Drift test results for designed dual-frequency laser interferometers
    70 m linearity test in National Institute of Metrology, China
    Fig. 7. 70 m linearity test in National Institute of Metrology, China
    70 m linearity test results of Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer. (a) Linearity; (b) measurement errors
    Fig. 8. 70 m linearity test results of Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer. (a) Linearity; (b) measurement errors
    Measuring device of nonlinear errors
    Fig. 9. Measuring device of nonlinear errors
    Comparison of nonlinear errors of two dual-frequency laser interferometer[32]. (a) Agilent dual-frequency laser interferometer; (b) Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer
    Fig. 10. Comparison of nonlinear errors of two dual-frequency laser interferometer[32]. (a) Agilent dual-frequency laser interferometer; (b) Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer
    Precise measurement applications with Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer. (a) Test of satellite electric propulsion system; (b) CNC machine calibration; (c) coordinate measuring machine calibration
    Fig. 11. Precise measurement applications with Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer. (a) Test of satellite electric propulsion system; (b) CNC machine calibration; (c) coordinate measuring machine calibration
    Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser used in Nikon NSR mask aligner
    Fig. 12. Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser used in Nikon NSR mask aligner
    Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer
    Fig. 13. Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency laser interferometer
    The schematic of three-mirror model for laser feedback interferometry[46]
    Fig. 14. The schematic of three-mirror model for laser feedback interferometry[46]
    Schematic of laser feedback effect. (a) Zero frequency feedback; (b) frequency-shifted feedback
    Fig. 15. Schematic of laser feedback effect. (a) Zero frequency feedback; (b) frequency-shifted feedback
    Laser frequency-shifted feedback optical system
    Fig. 16. Laser frequency-shifted feedback optical system
    Output characteristics of solid-state microchip laser. (a) Fundamental transverse and longitudinal mode; (b) wavelength and power stability
    Fig. 17. Output characteristics of solid-state microchip laser. (a) Fundamental transverse and longitudinal mode; (b) wavelength and power stability
    Laser power spectra under different feedback levels. (a)--(c) Simulation results; (d)--(f) experimental results
    Fig. 18. Laser power spectra under different feedback levels. (a)--(c) Simulation results; (d)--(f) experimental results
    Gain function curve
    Fig. 19. Gain function curve
    Laser frequency-shifted feedback optical system
    Fig. 20. Laser frequency-shifted feedback optical system
    Flow chart of the phase demodulation of laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometer
    Fig. 21. Flow chart of the phase demodulation of laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometer
    Test results of the laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometer. (a) Short-period drift; (b)displacement resolution
    Fig. 22. Test results of the laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometer. (a) Short-period drift; (b)displacement resolution
    Laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometer
    Fig. 23. Laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometer
    Single-spot two-dimensional displacement measurement based on laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometry[52]
    Fig. 24. Single-spot two-dimensional displacement measurement based on laser frequency-shifted feedback interferometry[52]
    Two-dimensional displacement resolution. (a) In-plane displacement; (b) off-plane displacement
    Fig. 25. Two-dimensional displacement resolution. (a) In-plane displacement; (b) off-plane displacement
    Two-dimensional displacement test results. (a) Random motion; (b) circle motion
    Fig. 26. Two-dimensional displacement test results. (a) Random motion; (b) circle motion
    Rotation measurement method based on double-beam frequency-shifted feedback interferometry
    Fig. 27. Rotation measurement method based on double-beam frequency-shifted feedback interferometry
    Frequency-shifted signals[76]. (a) S1; (b) S2
    Fig. 28. Frequency-shifted signals[76]. (a) S1; (b) S2
    Remote eavesdropping system based on laser frequency-shifted feedback[77]
    Fig. 29. Remote eavesdropping system based on laser frequency-shifted feedback[77]
    The spectrograms of the test sound recovered in the different distances[77]. (a) Test sound spectrogram; recovered spectrograms at (b) 100 m, (c) 150 m, and (d) 200 m
    Fig. 30. The spectrograms of the test sound recovered in the different distances[77]. (a) Test sound spectrogram; recovered spectrograms at (b) 100 m, (c) 150 m, and (d) 200 m
    Schematic of liquid refractive index measurement[62]
    Fig. 31. Schematic of liquid refractive index measurement[62]
    Measurement system for materials’ coefficient of thermal expansion. (a) System diagram; (b) device
    Fig. 32. Measurement system for materials’ coefficient of thermal expansion. (a) System diagram; (b) device
    Laser confocal frequency-shifted feedback imaging system
    Fig. 33. Laser confocal frequency-shifted feedback imaging system
    Two-dimensional longitudinal view of microfluidic channels. (a) LFCT system imaging result at 0.02 mW; (b) LCT system imaging result at 0.02 mW; (c) LCT system imaging result at 0.73 mW; (d) microfluidic chip structure diagram
    Fig. 34. Two-dimensional longitudinal view of microfluidic channels. (a) LFCT system imaging result at 0.02 mW; (b) LCT system imaging result at 0.02 mW; (c) LCT system imaging result at 0.73 mW; (d) microfluidic chip structure diagram
    Laser ultrasound frequency-shifted feedback imaging system[89]
    Fig. 35. Laser ultrasound frequency-shifted feedback imaging system[89]
    Technical performanceValue
    Frequency stabilization accuracy±0.03×10-6
    Vacuum wavelength632.99 nm
    Laser power>0.5 mW
    Beam diameter6 mm
    Preheat time<10 min
    Laser head size (weight)230 mm×125 mm×80 mm(2.60 kg)
    Measuring range0--80 m
    Accuracy±0.4×10-6
    Temperature range0--40 ℃
    Resolution1 nm
    Maximum speed capability2 m/s
    Dynamic acquisition frequency0.1 Hz--100 kHz
    Table 1. Technical performance of Zeeman-birefringence dual-frequency interferometer[34]
    Yidong Tan, Xin Xu, Shulian Zhang. Precision Measurement and Applications of Laser Interferometry[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2021, 48(15): 1504001
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