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Interferometry is the name for a class of measurement techniques based on the interference of coherent optical fields or other electromagnetic radiation. Generally, Interferometric measurements are extremely accurate, but can be difficult to perform. Common uses for interferometry are optical component metrology and stellar interferometry, although there are many applications.

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Tidal effect on interferometry

This exact question was considered in a 1997 LIGO paper by Raab and Fine entitled "The Effect of Earth Tides on LIGO Interferometers". Not only is there the expected semi-diurnal tide (known as the "s …
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