Interferometers
Combine waves to reveal their properties by measuring the pattern of interference.
See Also: Beam Splitters
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Portable Connector End Face Geometry Interferometer
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Thorlabs’ Vytran® Connect-Chek® Interferometer automatically and precisely measures radius of curvature, apex offset of polish, and fiber undercut or protrusion on any PC or APC, single-fiber connector. The CC6000 interferometer uses a non-contact tilted-phase-analysis technique for fast, reliable measurements of connector end faces. This compact interferometer has a carrying handle and must be attached to a desktop or laptop computer (not included) with a standard USB 2.0 port for operation. The included CC6000 software, which is used to control the interferometer, can be installed on a computer with the minimum requirements in the table below. Designed for use in both the factory and the field, this interferometer provides crucial quality information needed to assure long-term performance of fiber optic connectors. One CC250P Mount for Ø2.50 mm PC Connectors and one RT250P Reference Tool for calibrating the CC250P mount are included with the CC6000 interferometer; mounts and reference tools that enable measurement of other PC or APC, single-fiber connectors are available separately below. When used with an appropriate mount for APC connectors, the CC6000 interferometer is also capable of measuring the APC angle and key error.
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Retroreflector
10703A
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The Keysight 10703A retroreflector (cube corner) is a basic measurement reflector for linear measurements. It is paired with the Keysight 10702A (or Keysight 10702A Opt. 001) linear interferometer, enabling general-purpose, single-axis measurements. If mass is critical, the Keysight 10703A is available without housing as the 10713B.
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Multi-Surface Profiler
Tropel® FlatMaster® MSP
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The Tropel® FlatMaster® MSP (Multi-Surface Profiler) is a frequency stepping interferometer that provides fast and accurate metrology for semiconductor wafers up to 300mm in diameter. In seconds up to 3 million data points are collected with sub-micron accuracy enabling total thickness and flatness characterization over the entire surface.
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HES Spectrometers
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ISI’s standard HES spectrometer offers a 100-fold increase in throughput over conventional systems currently available. This increased throughput can lead to a superior signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for a given observation over a Czerny Turner instrument. The HES spectrometer contains no moving parts and yet offers the advantages of a Michelson Interferometer with the spectral properties of a traditional diffraction grating-based device, such as a Czerny Turner spectrometer.
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High-Capacity Cylindrical Shaft Gage
1200-HC
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For higher capacity requirements, the 1200-HC delivers exceptional accuracy and repeatability, powered by the same trusted laser interferometer technology as the 1200-LX but with a 52-86% larger swing diameter. With five models available to suit various shaft lengths and weights, the 1200-HC can accommodate shafts up to 4,572 mm (180 inches) in length and weighing up to 1,814 kg (4,000 lbs). Refer to the specifications for detailed model information.
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Angular Optics Kit
55281A
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The Keysight 55281A Angular Optics Kit adds pitch and yaw measurement capability to the 5530 Laser Calibration System. Ideal for use in precision calibration applications, it includes the 10770A Angular Interferometer and the 10771A Angular Reflector. Together the high-accuracy plane mirror interferometer and the angular reflector measure pitch and yaw motions along each axis that a machine tool or measuring machine travels. Results are displayed directly in arc-seconds or in mm/mm (in/in).
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Long Range Straightness Optics
10775A
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The Keysight 10775A combines a straightness interferometer and reflector to provide measurements over a range of 1 to 30 meters (3 ft to 100 ft). The optics form a highly-accurate optical straightedge that can measure the straightness of travel of machine-tool and measuring-machine coordinate motions with a resolution of 0.1 micrometer (10 microinch).
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Dynamic Interferometry
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4D dynamic interferometers use patented, instantaneous phase sensors to measure the shape of surfaces with extreme accuracy, despite vibration and environmental noise.
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Wavelength Meter
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HighFinesse/Ångstrom offers sensitive and compact wavelength meters with a large spectral range for high speed measurement of lasers. The optical unit consists of temperature-controlled Fizeau-based interferometers that are read out by photodiode arrays. The high absolute accuracy is achieved by use of solid state, non-moving optics.
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Interferometer
VFI-2000
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The VFI is the interferometer of choice for industry leading photonics companies around the world. The VFI-2000 is an interferometric inspection system specifically designed for checking the surface quality and flatness of your cleaved or polished fibers. The VFI offers the perfect combination of a superb image quality with ease of use, and the reliability and robustness that our customers have come to expect from Arden products, resulting in fiber end face measurements that you can trust.
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33% Beam Splitter - BK7, fixed horizontal-bend mount
E1834E
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The E1834E is a 33% beam splitter in a high performance horizontal mount that offer the high pointing stability for Keysight laser interferometer measurement system. The 8 flexure feet are designed for stable beam pointing.
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High Stability Plane Mirror Interferometer
10706B
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The Keysight 10706B High Stability Plane Mirror Interferometer is a dual pass interferometer used for multiple axis applications such as X-Y stages where the measurement mirror may move perpendicular to the measurement axis. This thermally stable optic, an exact functional replacement for the 10706A Plane Mirror Interferometer, reduces thermal measurement drift to 1/12 the value typically achieved by conventional plane mirror interferometers. The unique contribution of the 10706B is its tolerance of angular misalignment of the plane mirror reflector. The 10706A can accept a range of measurement mirror angular alignment changes.
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Mach-Zehnder Fiber Interferometer
MZI
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OPTIPHASE , a leading supplier of ultra-high performance interferometric systems, offers Fiber Interferometers for use in precision test and measurement instrumentation as well as fiber sensing systems. These interferometers are driven by our own PZ1 Low-profile Fiber Stretcher with enhanced modulation, through a front panel BNC connector. Michelson and Mach-Zehnder interferometers are available in wavelengths from 1064 to 1550 nm. Each interferometer has a “zero meter” path mismatch which provides flexibility to change the delay length to match varying test applications. The standard length shipped is 50 meters. We also build custom interferometers.
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Digital Automated Fiber & Ferrule Interferometer For Multi-Fiber Connectors
DAFFI MT
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Data-Pixel has developed a cost effective interferometer line for high volumes production without compromising accuracy or performance. Based on our extensive interferometer manufacturing experience we designed the DAFFI MT to be robust, fast and accurate in order to meet all manufacturing or laboratory environments.
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SANA Mini Portable Interferometer
CA3005
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CA3005 SANA mini is a portable, non contact fiber endface interferometer for single fiber connector. This interferometer has a high performance while the size of the instrument is incredible small. SANA mini need only a USB link to work without any external power supplies. It can test the geometry parameters of single fiber connectors such as radius of curvature, apex offset and fiber height. The data and report are generated in excel format and it is very helpful for management and analysis. SANA mini is a suitable interferometer for field usage.
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MFI Michelson Fiber Interferometer
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OPTIPHASE , a leading supplier of ultra-high performance interferometric systems, offers Fiber Interferometers for use in precision test and measurement instrumentation as well as fiber sensing systems. These interferometers are driven by our own PZ1 Low-profile Fiber Stretcher with enhanced modulation, through a front panel BNC connector. Michelson and Mach-Zehnder interferometers are available in wavelengths from 1064 to 1550 nm. Each interferometer has a “zero meter” path mismatch which provides flexibility to change the delay length to match varying test applications. The standard length shipped is 50 meters. We also build custom interferometers.
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Machine Calibration and Optimisation
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Renishaw's laser interferometer and ballbar measurement systems assess, monitor and improve the static and dynamic performance of machine tools, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and other position-critical motion systems.
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Digital Automated Interferometer and Microscope for Surface Inspection
DAISI-V3
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The ultimate production interferometer for measuring end-face geometry on single-fiber connectors, equipped with a revolutionary «no-exterior-moving-parts» mechanical design.
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Single Beam Interferometer
10705A
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The Keysight 10705A Single Beam Interferometer, the smallest linear interferometer, is designed for making low mass or limited space single axis measurements. It is ideal for use in disk drive and other confined space applications. The single beam interferometer is called that because the outgoing and returning beams are superimposed on each other, giving the appearance of only one beam traveling between the interferometer and the retroreflector.
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Three Axis Interferometer
10736A
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The Keysight 10736A Three Axis Interferometer is used in multiple axis applications where linear and angular control of the stage is required. It combines in a single package the functionality of an optical bench with multiple beam benders, beam splitters, and three interferometers. The interferometers split an incoming laser beam into three beams to measure linear distance, pitch and yaw, or linear distance, roll and yaw. Three linear measurements provide the basis for calculating two angular measurements. The inherent beam parallelism ensures that there is essentially no cosine error between the three measurements and also ensures angle accuracy for pitch and yaw measurements. Other characteristics include:
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Entry-level Price Interferometer for Geometry Measurement of Single Fibers
3D SCOPE-V2
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Specifically designed for use in a production environment, 3D Scope-V2 is a robust, compact and easy to use interferometer that brings speed and precision to operators. 3D Scope-V2 supports our Blink software platform. Non-compressed, real time and high quality images are transfered from the hardware to the software via a USB 2.0 link in addition to the automation and control commands.
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PCI Three-Axis High Performance Laser Board with External Sampling
N1231B
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The Keysight N1231B PCI Three-Axis Laser Board with External Sampling is a register based PCI bus board that implements three axes of laser interferometer measurement for position monitoring and closed-loop servo control. There are four external sample inputs along with four data hold inputs that allow easy synchronization with user systems. Several threshold compare registers, with both hardware outputs and interrupt capability, can be used for travel limit and in window or out of window detection functions. The dual mode hardware position outputs, controlled by the hold inputs, provide either a 32-bits/axis parallel interface or a 36-bit multiplexed interface to the 36-bit axis position data at rates up to 20MHz. The user can programmatically access the externally sampled position and velocity data, as well as software sampled position and velocity data, over the PCI bus at rates up to 100kHz (3 axes of position and velocity) or 200kHz (position or velocity only).
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High-Resolution VMEbus Laser Axis Board
10897D
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The 10897D High-resolution VMEbus laser axis board provides excellent resolution of up to 0.3 nm with a high resolution interferometer. The data age uncertainty is dramatically reduced allowing extremely accurate measurement and control of moving systems. The very high data rates accommodate high-bandwidth and high-performance closed-loop applications. Configured with appropriate lasers and optics components, the 10897D supplies unsurpassed positioning accuracy for dynamic measurement.
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Two Axis Differential Interferometer
10721A
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The Keysight 10721A Two Axis Differential Interferometer, when used in multiple axis applications, simultaneously makes two differential measurements linear and angular (yaw) displacement. Both measurements reference external mirror mounted to an object such as a column or inspection tool. The 10721A provides high immunity to unwanted interferometer displacement, such as thermal expansion. It is a modular, compact design with monolithic optics for maximized mechanical stability. Use of a small 3 mm beam helps decrease Abb offset error. The 10721A is similar to the 10719A Single Axis Differential Interferometer, except that it provides an additional measurement axis.
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Laser Head
5517D
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The Keysight 5517D is used primarily in VME and PC based laser interferometer systems where the velocity of motion is faster, such as semiconductor lithography and flat panel applications. Please contact Keysight for custom requirements.
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Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyzer, 600 - 1700 nm
OSA202C
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Thorlabs' Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs) perform highly accurate spectral measurements. Compatible with fiber-coupled and free-space light sources, these compact benchtop instruments suit a wide variety of applications, such as analyzing the spectrum of a telecom signal, resolving the Fabry-Perot modes of a gain chip, and identifying gas absorption lines. Many commonly available OSAs use grating-based monochromators, which have slow acquisition times due to the need to mechanically scan the grating and average out noise at each wavelength. Thorlabs' OSAs acquire the spectrum via a Fourier transform using a scanning Michelson interferometer in a push/pull configuration. This approach dramatically improves the acquisition time, enables a high-precision wavelength meter mode with 7 significant figures and ±1 part-per-million accuracy, and allows the included software to provide robust statistical analysis of the acquired spectra, as explained in the Design tab.
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Laser Head
5517FL
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The Keysight 5517FL is used primarily in VME and PC based laser interferometer systems where the velocity of motion is faster, such as semiconductor lithography and flat panel applications. Please contact Keysight for custom requirements.
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Infrared Interferometer
M-WAVE 339 MWIR
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The M-Wave 339 Infrared Interferometer is a state of the art LUPI (Laser Unequal Path Interferometer) operating at 3.39 micrometers. It is the ideal instrument for testing mid-wave infrared imaging components/systems and optical material homogeneity.
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High-Stability Adapter
10723A
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The Keysight 10723A high-stability adapter converts the 10706A Plane Mirror Interferometer into an 10706B High-Stability Plane Mirror Interferometer. The 10706B is a thermally-stable optic with measurement drift reduced to approximately 1/12 the value achieved by conventional plane mirror interferometers.
