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Multiplex Fabry-Perot interferometer.

P B Hays, H E Snell

    Applied Optics
    |August 14, 2010
    PubMed
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    A new multiplex Fabry-Perot interferometer (MFPI) offers high-resolution, broad spectral range analysis. This compact instrument is ideal for remote sensing of atmospheric species.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optical interferometry
    • Spectroscopy
    • Atmospheric science

    Background:

    • Traditional Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPI) are limited to small spectral ranges.
    • Recent advancements show FPIs can compete with Michelson interferometers over extended ranges.
    • Multiplex advantage is key for analyzing complex spectral data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce a novel multiplex Fabry-Perot interferometer (MFPI).
    • Demonstrate MFPI's capability for remote sensing of atmospheric species.
    • Highlight MFPI's advantages over traditional FPIs and Michelson interferometers.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a new FPI technique with one fixed and one movable étalon plate.
    • Exploited the multiplex advantage by scanning large optical distances.

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  • Utilized the MFPI for high-resolution spectral analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • The MFPI successfully examines extended spectral regions at high resolution.
    • MFPI retains the compact size characteristic of FPIs.
    • Demonstrated potential for remote sensing of minor atmospheric species.

    Conclusions:

    • The multiplex Fabry-Perot interferometer (MFPI) offers a unique combination of broad spectral coverage, high resolution, and compact size.
    • MFPI technology is a promising tool for remote sensing applications, particularly for atmospheric analysis.
    • This technique advances the capabilities of optical interferometry for complex spectral measurements.