Characterization of the scattering properties of a mirror by speckle-field statistics

Anno: 1994

Autori: Greco V., Molesini G., Quercioli F.

Affiliazione autori: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo E. Fermi 6,50125 Firenze, Italy

Abstract: The statistics of partially developed speckle patterns produced by reflection under coherent illumination can be used to determine the scattering properties of a mirror. The theory of the approach is presented, showing that in proper conditions the standard deviation of the speckle-field distribution expresses the finish grade of the reflecting surface. Interferometric measurements are described, and experiments on selected samples are reported.

Giornale/Rivista: APPLIED OPTICS

Volume: 33 (25)      Da Pagina: 6105  A: 6110

Parole chiavi: Interferometry; Mirrors; Phase shift; Speckle; Statistical methods; Phase-shift interferometry; Speckle-field statistics; Light scattering
DOI: 10.1364/AO.33.006105

Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca qui