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Abstract
An analysis of the lateral shearing interferometer is given for laser beams. The results enable a simple determination of the local radius of curvature of the wavefront. In addition, the presence of phase distortion in the beam may be ascertained.Year: 1977 PMID: 20174226 DOI: 10.1364/AO.16.002753
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Opt ISSN: 1559-128X Impact factor: 1.980