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A Michelson interferometer with a laser source has been used to measure the displacement of the end of a vibrating metal rod used for internal friction studies. In its present form the method was used to measure displacements down to about 15 nm; a possible modification for smaller displacements is discussed.
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Brown et al. (1972) studied this question.
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