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Precision measurement with visual feedback using binary phase diffractive optical elements.

Edward Buckley·Adrian Cable·Tim Wilkinson·Nic Lawrence
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A novel method for obtaining precision measurements by using two binary diffractive optical elements is presented. The system provides visual feedback of the measurement without the use of electronics.

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Edward Buckley, Adrian Cable, Tim Wilkinson, Nic Lawrence. 2006-04-15. Precision measurement with visual feedback using binary phase diffractive optical elements.. https://doi.org/10.1364/ol.31.001053

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