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The measurement of high temperature gas properties is key for characterizing high speed flows. Nearly discrete changes in density across shock waves, in particular, are difficult to resolve through traditional fringe-counting interferometric methods. Existing techniques for estimating large fringe jumps are either resolution limited or require specialized window configurations. In this Letter, we describe a unique hybrid interferometric technique that combines narrowband fringes for high resolution and broadband fringes as an absolute reference to measure changes in refractive index with a resolution of up to 7 × 10−8 across nearly discrete index changes of up to 1.5 × 10−4. By capturing fringes with an ultrahigh-speed camera, the refractive index changes across discrete shock fronts can be estimated inside a shock tube with high accuracy and time resolution. First, a novel hybrid calibration method for tracking finite fringes is discussed. Next, this technique is used to measure the post-initial-shock refractive indices for Mach 2.7 to 4.2 flows (pressures from 90.4 to 228.4 kPa). Results are then compared with theoretical values showing agreement within 2%.
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