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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Spectroscopy
    • Interferometry

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    • Fourier transform spectrometers (FTS) are crucial for spectral analysis.
    • Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPI) are key components in advanced optical systems.
    • Cascaded FPI designs offer unique spectral resolution capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze a novel FTS design utilizing cascaded FPIs.
    • To develop and validate a method for accurate spectral reconstruction.
    • To assess the performance of the reconstruction method under various conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of a cascaded FPI system with one fixed and one scanning interferometer.
    • Development of a spectral reconstruction algorithm based on solving an integral equation.
    • Testing the method with varied design parameters and simulated noise.

    Main Results:

    • A robust method for correct spectral reconstruction was developed.
    • Low reconstruction errors, below -80 dB, were achieved.
    • The method demonstrates effectiveness across different design parameters and noise levels.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed spectral reconstruction method is highly accurate for cascaded FPI-based FTS.
    • This technique enables precise spectral analysis in demanding optical environments.
    • The findings support the use of this FTS design for high-fidelity spectral measurements.