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¹Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.

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Area of Science:

Spectroscopy
Optical Engineering
Instrumentation

Background:

Dynamic range mismatch between source signals and detectors limits spectrometer performance.
Traditional spectrometers often struggle with varying signal intensities.
Improving signal management is crucial for enhanced spectroscopic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and develop an adaptive spectrometer.
To actively manage dynamic range mismatch in spectroscopic measurements.
To enhance spectrometer performance using novel components.

Main Methods:

Incorporation of an inexpensive digital micromirror array into the spectrometer design.
Development of an adaptive system to manage signal-to-detector dynamic range.
Utilizing simulation and experimental validation for performance assessment.

Main Results:

The adaptive spectrometer demonstrates improved performance compared to traditional devices.
Simulation results predict superior performance in various real-world scenarios.
Experimental data from a prototype confirms simulation expectations.

Conclusions:

The adaptive spectrometer effectively manages dynamic range mismatch.
Digital micromirror array technology offers a cost-effective solution for performance enhancement.
The developed adaptive spectrometer shows significant promise for advanced spectroscopic applications.