To investigate how zoom affects the MSF measurement capability, we measured a spherical surface with significant MSF content over a range of lateral magnifications. Two methods were used to obtain equivalent lateral magnifications: zoom and changing the transmission sphere. Differences in the relative MSF content were observed between the two methods. For further comparison, the same surface was measured with the same transmission spheres on a different interferometer with a fixed magnification coherent viewing system. We report on differences observed in measured MSF content between the two interferometers. |
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Zoom lenses
Relays
Interferometers
Optical spheres
Spatial frequencies
Fizeau interferometers
Interferometry