Michelson-based interferometry has long been used for high-resolution spectroscopic applications. This work details the creation of an inexpensive Michelson interferometer using an Arduino-controlled stepper motor coupled to a translation stage. A Python-based data acquisition system was created to merge the processes of photodetection and motor control within the interferometer. Future work on the acquisition system will entail the creation of an easy to use GUI for control of data acquisition, motor movements, and the processing of data from a single interface. In this presentation, the construction and features of the interferometer will be described, and the future use of the interferometer for dispersion characterization of optical fibers will be discussed.

Development of a python-based data acquisition system for Michelson interferometry

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