Optical methods are used to monitor and assist laser material processes, from laser triangulation and laser 3D scanning to speckle. We propose an optical head that may operate as a shearographic system or as a modified Twymann-Green interferometer, accordingly to measure conditions. We discuss some theoretical aspects and possible applications of the device along with some preliminary experimental results.
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