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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Spectroscopy
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of diffuse reflectivity is crucial for optical systems.
    • Existing methods may have limitations in precision, particularly for high-reflectivity materials.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel method for measuring diffuse reflectivity.
    • To improve the accuracy of diffuse reflectivity measurements using a cubic cavity.
    • To investigate the impact of scattering coating thickness on diffuse reflectivity.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a cubic cavity and the variable port fraction method.
    • Employed tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) targeting the oxygen P11 line at 762 nm.
    • Developed an experimental approach to determine the additional path length (l0).

    Main Results:

    • Successfully measured diffuse reflectivity of a cubic cavity with varying scattering coating thicknesses.
    • Demonstrated a significant reduction in diffuse reflectivity error from 0.004 to 0.0003.
    • Observed error reduction correlating with increased diffuse reflectivity, from 0.867(4) to 0.9887(3).

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method enhances the accuracy of diffuse reflectivity measurements.
    • The variable port fraction method within a cubic cavity is effective for precise optical characterization.
    • Simulations suggest potential for further error reduction at even higher diffuse reflectivity values.