Abstract: An interferometry apparatus comprises one or more beam generators, a detector, and a plurality of optical paths along which one or more beams of light propagate. Disposed along at least one of the optical paths is an apodization mask to shape one of the beams.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to reducing cyclic error in the beam launcher of an interferometer. In one embodiment, an interferometry apparatus comprises a reference beam directed along a reference path, and a measurement beam spatially separated from the reference beam and being directed along a measurement path contacting a measurement object. The reference beam and the measurement beam have a single frequency. At least a portion of the reference beam and at least a portion of the measurement beam overlapping along a common path. One or more masks are disposed in the common path or in the reference path and the measurement path to spatially isolate the reference beam and the measurement beam from one another.

Abstract: A best practice idea is received from a requester. The best practice idea is assigned to an ownership team and a functional champion within the organization. The process ownership team and the functional champion analyze the best practice idea to confirm that the best practice idea is a best practice, assess the feasibility of the best practice, and are responsible for the development and implementation of the best practice idea. The best practice idea is presented to an executive sponsor for approval and commitment. The executive sponsor possesses the executive authority to exercise organizational resources necessary to develop and implement the best practice idea. A project plan is developed for the best practice idea to track any necessary steps for developing and implementing the best practice idea. The best practice idea is developed according to the project plan and deployed within at least one organizational function.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system having an elongated track mounted to the roof of the vehicle and placed adjacent one or more seating positions. An illuminator is slidably mounted to the track and is movable along the track to illuminate a longitudinal area adjacent the seating position. Parallel rails within the interior portion of the track provide power and ground to the illuminator. The illuminator slides longitudinally along the track and contacts the rails to communicate power and ground to a bulb positioned within the illuminator. The illuminator may be moved along the track to illuminate a continuous area adjacent the vehicle seats.