Limits of spectral resolution in optical measurements

Manuel B. Marques

doi:10.1117/12.2066903

22 August 2014 Limits of spectral resolution in optical measurements

Manuel B. Marques

Proceedings Volume 9286, Second International Conference on Applications of Optics and Photonics; 928618 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2066903
Event: Second International Conference on Applications of Optics and Photonics, 2014, Aveiro, Portugal

Abstract

Nowadays a growing number of scientists relies on optical spectral measurements for their research. The market is full of new plug-and-play equipment for spectral analysis that take the fuss out of the measurements. As with other instruments (computers, lasers, etc.) the researcher doesn´t need any longer to work with someone with a post-graduate formation on the technology to be able to do excellent research. But, as in every instrument, there are limitations on the instrument use that affect its precision and resolution. Currently there is in the market a large variety of equipment for spectral measurements. They range from the huge long focal length double pass monochromators to the small pocket size USB connected array spectrometers. The different configurations have different sensitivities on the light input system, light intensity, coherence, polarization, etc. In this talk we will discuss a few of the limitations in spectral measurements that can be found in experimental setups.

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Manuel B. Marques "Limits of spectral resolution in optical measurements", Proc. SPIE 9286, Second International Conference on Applications of Optics and Photonics, 928618 (22 August 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2066903

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