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    This study presents theoretical designs for multilayer beam splitters in the far-infrared spectrum. Optimal designs maximize efficiency (E = 4RT) across 10-140 µm, crucial for spectrometers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Infrared Spectroscopy
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Far-infrared (FIR) spectroscopy requires efficient beam splitters for optimal performance.
    • Existing beam splitter designs may have limitations in efficiency and spectral range.
    • Multilayer coatings offer potential for improved optical performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically design multilayer beam splitters for the far-infrared (10-140 µm) spectral region.
    • To maximize the efficiency (E = 4RT) of these beam splitters.
    • To investigate the impact of material properties and manufacturing tolerances on performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical modeling of multilayer optical coatings.
    • Numerical simulations considering various refractive indices (1.50-4.00) for substrates and coating materials.
    • Analysis of efficiency (E = 4RT) across the 10-140 µm spectrum.
    • Evaluation of sensitivity to layer thickness accuracy and material properties (refractive index, extinction coefficients).

    Main Results:

    • Identified multilayer designs for coated pellicles and solid substrates.
    • Demonstrated that beam splitter performance is not sensitive to layer thickness control accuracy.
    • Highlighted strong dependence of performance on the lowest available refractive index of coating materials.
    • Showed particular sensitivity to the extinction coefficients of solid substrate materials.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed multilayer beam splitter designs offer high efficiency in the far-infrared spectrum.
    • Performance is robust to minor variations in layer thickness, simplifying manufacturing.
    • Material selection, particularly low refractive index coatings and low extinction solid substrates, is critical for optimal performance.
    • These designs are suitable for applications like Fourier-transform spectrometers not requiring ultra-high spectral resolution.