The Agilent/Keysight 10723A is a high-stability thermal adapter that upgrades the 10706A Plane Mirror Interferometer to 10706B performance specifications. It reduces measurement drift to approximately 1/12 that of conventional plane mirror interferometers, making it essential for precision metrology applications where thermal fluctuations compromise accuracy.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: High-Stability Adapter for Laser Interferometers
• Function: Converts 10706A to 10706B High-Stability Plane Mirror Interferometer configuration
• Measurement Drift Reduction: Approximately 1/12 of conventional plane mirror interferometer drift
• Weight: 49 g (1.7 oz)
• Cabling Clearance Requirement: 12 cm beyond unit rear (5517A); 10.16 cm (5517B/BL/C/CL/D/DL/EL/FL/GL)
– Key Features
• Significantly improves thermal stability of plane mirror interferometer systems
• Minimizes measurement drift caused by thermal fluctuations
• Compact form factor at 49 g for integration into existing interferometry setups
• Designed for laser interferometer positioning system architectures
• Compatible with Keysight 5517 series laser heads
– Typical Applications
• Precision dimensional metrology and calibration
• Research laboratory interferometry
• Industrial precision positioning systems
• High-accuracy displacement measurement
• Demanding measurement environments requiring thermal compensation
– Compatibility & Integration
The 10723A integrates with Keysight laser interferometer systems including 5517 series laser heads. System configuration requires appropriate laser heads and electronic control components. Installation requires adequate rear clearance: 12 cm for 5517A models and 10.16 cm for 5517B/BL/C/CL/D/DL/EL/FL/GL variants. The adapter conforms to Class II laser product safety standards per 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
