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Presented paper performs an analysis of quadrature signal processing algorithms for high demanding laser interferometry applications. Careful signal processing is required to minimize nonlinearities which come from optical path and components' imperfections, and reduce overall instrumental error. Paper focuses on algebraic fits, because implementation for real time systems was a main requirement. The most demanding applications are stationary measurements where the position slightly fluctuates in the range below one fringe period. Therefore, analysis was performed for samples that were spread along a few milliradians of a full circle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is the comparison of two phase measurement methods commonly used in precision rangefinder systems and their suitability to work with high frequency signals. Basic detection circuits for an FFT and an IQ-based methods were proposed and hardware limitations were considered. A set of simulations to assess the behavior of the algorithms in the presence of the noise was performed. An influence of the ADC resolution on the measurement accuracy was also assessed. It is proved that the IQ-based method shows better resilience to signal distortions and puts lower requirements on the ADC circuit thus is better suited for real time high resolution laser rangefinders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A nondestructive testing technique based on a resonance approach and a laser interferometer device is introduced in the presented paper. It utilizes a not synchronized with an acquisition device and low power excitation source. Induced vibrations are acquired using high resolution laser interferometer in a configuration of a vibrometer. As a result, the test equipment is significantly simplified and tailored to the industry requirements. Sample evaluation process is based on a processing that fits lowest order resonance frequencies to p-wave and s-wave frequencies. Obtained velocities are used to fit higher order resonance frequencies present in the response with positions and lengths of resonators formed by cracks or flaws. Presented research focuses on an assessment of accuracy and sensitivity of the introduced method. Performed measurements revealed that it is possible to obtain decent parameters for industry applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]