Interferometers
Combine waves to reveal their properties by measuring the pattern of interference.
See Also: Beam Splitters
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Laser Interferometers
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ZYGO laser interferometers support and enable the most demanding metrology applications in industries from semiconductor and lithography to space-borne imaging systems, cutting-edge consumer electronics, defense-related IR and thermal imaging systems and ophthalmics.
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Angular Reflector
10771A
Accessory Kit
The Keysight 10771A Angular Reflector, used in the Keysight 5530Laser Calibration System, is ideal for precision calibration applications. Paired with the 10770A Angular Interferometer, it is used to measure pitch and yaw motions along each axis that a machine tool or measuring machine travels. The system can help quickly locate and evaluate unwanted angular motion.
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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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40Gb/s DQPSK Receiver
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The integrated DQPSK receiver incorporates an optical phase demodulator (delay-line interferometer or DLI) with 2 pairs of balanced photo-diodes and 2 linear TIAs into a single butterfly package. Compared with the currently available discrete solution in which a separate DLI and a separate receiver are used, the integrated DQPSK receiver eliminates labor intensive fiber routing and coupling (between the DLI and the balanced receiver) as well as the skew control. Moreover, the integrated DQPSK receiver offers a smaller footprint suitable for today’s demanding high speed transponder applications.
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One Axis Differential Interferometer
10719A
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The Keysight 10719A One Axis Differential Interferometer makes either a differential linear or angular measurement for use in single and multiple axis applications. The linear measurement gauges the displacement between two objects, such as a stage and an optical column or inspection tool. The 10719A also measures either pitch or roll. An angle is measured when both reference and measurement beams measure to the same mirror. 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.
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Light Analysis
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Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to detectors and instrumentation that measure the various properties of light, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs offers an extensive selection of instruments that measure the properties of light. Our versatile power and energy meters can be used with over 25 different sensors in order to make NIST-traceable power and energy measurements. If the convenience of a meter is not desired, our selection of detectors includes basic photodiodes (uncalibrated and calibrated), photodetectors (biased, amplified, and avalanche), CCD and CMOS arrays, position detectors, integrating spheres, and photomultiplier tubes. The Beam Characterization category contains beam profilers (camera and scanning slit), a wavefront sensor, spectrometers, and interferometers, while the Polarimetery link leads to a selection of instruments used to measure and control the polarization of light.
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SANA 2 Interferometer
CA3004
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SANA 2 fiber endface interferometer is a type of cost-efficient non-contact test instrument with excellent performance. It is able to measure the fiber endface geometry parameters such as radius of curvature, apex offset, fbre height and polishing angle of APC connector.
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Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyzer, 350 - 1100 nm
OSA201C
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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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1-Inch Cube Corner
10713B
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The Keysight 10713B cube corner reflector can be used as the measurement reflector for linear measurements. It may be paired with either the 10702A Linear Interferometer or the 10705A Single-Beam Interferometer. Supplied without housing, the 10713B is suited to applications where mass is extremely critical.
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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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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.
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Optical Spectrum Analyzer
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an optical spectrum analyzer for analyzing short wavelengths from 350nm to 1000 nm. Because it adopts a Fourier spectrum system with a Michelson interferometer, the 8341 can measure the coherence. With its narrow wavelength resolution of 0.01nm * , the 8341 is very effective for the evaluation of not only CD/DVD laser diodes, but also for blue-violet laser diodes. In addition, the built-in He-Ne laser acts as a wavelength reference to ensure a high wavelength measurement accuracy of ±0.01nm * . Finally, with its fast 0.5s * measurement speed, the 8341 is ideal for building into systems for mass production and evaluating temperature characteristics of system components.
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Interferometers
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An instrument in which the interference of two beams of light is employed to make precise measurements.
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Laser Head
5517GL
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The Keysight 5517GL 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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High-Resolution Interferometer
10716A
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The Keysight 10716A High Resolution Interferometer is used for single and multiple axis applications such as precision X-Y stages. The 10716A offers twice the resolution of conventional plane mirror interferometers and has the same excellent thermal stability as the 10706B High Stability Plane Mirror Interferometer. Measurement drift is typically of that exhibited by a conventional plane mirror interferometer. These features result in improved accuracy, repeatability, and thermal stability. However, slew rate is halved.
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50% Beam Splitter BK7, Fixed Horizontal-Bend Mount
E1834G
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The E1834G is a 50% 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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Ultimate Shaft Measuring Gage with Laser Interferometer
1200LX
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The Adcole Model 1200-LX is a high-speed, high-precision gage designed to measure crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, and other cylindrical components in demanding production environments. Simple to operate, with comprehensive, easy-to-understand pass/fail output reports, the Model 1200-LX is vital for verifying part tolerances, minimizing scrap, flagging potential quality issues, qualifying grinders and machining tools, and helping to eliminate quality breaches.
