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2006-07-28

2009-10-13

Lee, Hwa (Andrew) S (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

For dimensional measurement

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07602500

ABSTRACT:
Frequency domain optical coherence imaging systems have an optical source, an optical detector and an optical transmission path between the optical source and the optical detector. The optical transmission path between the optical source and the optical detector reduces an effective linewidth of the imaging system. The optical source may be a broadband source and the optical transmission path may include a periodic optical filter.

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