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Area of Science:

Spectroscopy
Optical Engineering
Signal Processing

Background:

Acousto-optical tunable filters (AOTFs) are increasingly used in spectroscopy for their advantages.
A key limitation of AOTF-based systems is their insufficient spectral resolution.
Applications include laser-induced breakdown, Raman, and gas absorption spectroscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a procedure for enhancing spectral resolution in AOTF spectrometers.
To assess the effectiveness of various deconvolution techniques for this purpose.

Main Methods:

Characterization of the point spread function (PSF).
Spectrum preprocessing techniques.
Application and comparison of deconvolution algorithms: Wiener, Fourier-wavelet regularized (ForWaRD), Richardson-Lucy, and Wavelet-Lucy.
Performance evaluation using resolution enhancement and noise amplification metrics.

Main Results:

The proposed spectral resolution enhancement procedure is feasible.
Good results were achieved for line spectra and highly dynamic spectra.
Deconvolution methods demonstrated varying degrees of success in improving spectral resolution while managing noise.

Conclusions:

The developed method effectively enhances spectral resolution in AOTF-based spectroscopic systems.
This advancement is crucial for applications demanding high spectral fidelity.
Further research may optimize deconvolution parameters for broader applicability.