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Area of Science:

Optics and Spectroscopy
Instrumental Science

Background:

Classical static Fourier transform spectrometers (FTS) face limitations in achieving high spectral resolution.
Existing methods for enhancing spectral resolution in FTS can be complex or costly.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel and simple technique for increasing spectral resolution in static Fourier transform spectrometers.
To demonstrate the feasibility of this technique using a proof-of-concept system.

Main Methods:

Implementing a single transmission grating at the image plane of an interferometer to heterodyne the interferogram frequency.
Utilizing the diffraction orders from the grating to create an overlapping, heterodyned interferogram.
Comparing theoretical performance with experimental results from a visible wavelength system.

Main Results:

The technique successfully increases spectral resolution by heterodyning the interferogram to a lower spatial frequency.
The achieved spectral resolution is theoretically related to the beam angle and grating groove period.
Experimental results from a proof-of-concept system closely match theoretical predictions.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers a simple and effective way to enhance spectral resolution in static Fourier transform spectrometers.
This technique holds potential for applications requiring high-resolution spectroscopic measurements.
The proof-of-concept study validates the theoretical model and demonstrates practical applicability.