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Compact liquid-crystal-polymer Fourier-transform spectrometer.

Gerben Boer1, Patrick Ruffieux, Toralf Scharf

  • 1Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique SA Zürich, Badenerstrasse 569, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland. gerben.boer@epfl.ch

Applied Optics
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We developed a low-resolution liquid-crystal Fourier-transform spectrometer (LC-FTS) using a novel polarization interferometer. This compact and cost-effective LC-FTS offers robust performance with reduced temperature dependence.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Fourier-transform spectrometers (FTS) are crucial for spectral analysis.
  • Traditional FTS designs can be bulky and expensive.
  • Liquid-crystal (LC) technology offers potential for miniaturization and cost reduction in optical instruments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the optical design and realization of a novel low-resolution liquid-crystal Fourier-transform spectrometer (LC-FTS).
  • To demonstrate a compact, cost-effective, and robust spectrometer with reduced temperature dependence.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a polarization interferometer with a liquid-crystal (LC) Wollaston prism as the core component.
  • Employed polymerized LC for enhanced robustness and reduced temperature sensitivity.
  • Developed a compact, handheld version of the spectrometer.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved a compact FTS design with a good acceptance angle.
  • Demonstrated significantly reduced temperature dependence due to polymerized LC.
  • Evaluated performance characteristics including angular dependence, resolution, and stray light.

Conclusions:

  • The developed LC-FTS is a viable, cost-effective alternative for spectral analysis.
  • The use of polymerized LC enhances device robustness and stability.
  • The compact design enables potential applications in handheld spectral measurement devices.