title: Focal length measurement based on the wavefront difference method by a Fizeau interferometer.
abstract: A method for measuring the focal length of the lens by a Fizeau interferometer is proposed. Based on the Gaussian imaging equation and the longitudinal displacements of the object point and image point, a precise formula for focal length calculation is deduced. The longitudinal displacement of the object points is determined by the wavefront difference method with a subnanometer resolution. An experimental system for focal length measurements is set up to verify the principle. The sources of uncertainty in measurement are discussed. Both the positive and negative lens experimental results indicate that the measurement accuracy is less than 0.16% under normal experimental environment.
authors.forename: Zhongming
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Zhishan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.forename: Jiantai
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dou
authors.forename: Xinxing
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang