Optics: measuring and testing – By light interference – For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Lee, Hwa (Andrew) (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
By light interference
For dimensional measurement
C356S482000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07030994
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for characterizing and compensating non-cyclic errors in fiber optic pickups in interferometry systems are disclosed.
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