The operation of Michelson interferometer stabilized scheme for detecting acoustic surface waves (SAW) is analyzed. The case when interfering beams form a certain angle between them resulting in the formation of interferential field in the form of periodic fringes is examined. The analytical expression for the signal obtained in the SAW detection, using such a scheme is formulated and considered. The conclusion on the resistance of the suggested interferometer scheme to vibrations is proved.

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