Inventors:
Michael H. Nemiroff - Del Mar CA
Chris C. Bowman - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Burroughs Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
G01B 1114, G01B 1130
Abstract:
Disclosed is an interferometer having an optical flat having a coated reference surface of aluminum whose thickness is in the range of 100-500 A (preferably about 300 A) covered with a coating of silicon dioxide of a thickness in the range of 1,000-10,000 A (preferably about 3,000 A). Such a coating on an optical flat when in engagement with a surface of an object to be tested greatly enhances the contrast of the interference fringes.