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  • Acquired spectral data by taking sequential measurements with varying LC retarder states.
  • Utilized a CS solver algorithm to reconstruct the spectrum from photodiode measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a compressive spectral sensing technique with a single LC phase retarder.
    • Achieved significant reduction in spectral scanning effort.
    • Numerically showed approximately ten times fewer measurements compared to conventional spectrometers.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed LC-based compressive spectroscopy technique offers a highly efficient alternative to traditional methods.
    • This approach simplifies spectrometer design and reduces data acquisition time.
    • The findings pave the way for more compact and cost-effective spectral sensing systems.