Classical Spectroscopy

Tunable filters are set to revolutionize many aspects of experimental astrophysics, particularly for applications in observational cosmology. After a summary of the fundamentals of classical spectroscopy, we present a review of the current technologies on offer. For extragalactic studies, small-gap...

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Published in:arXiv.org 1997-04
Main Authors: Bland-Hawthorn, J, Cecil, G N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrophysics
Cosmology
Etalons
Photometry
Spectroscopy
Spectrum analysis
Tunable filters
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Summary:Tunable filters are set to revolutionize many aspects of experimental astrophysics, particularly for applications in observational cosmology. After a summary of the fundamentals of classical spectroscopy, we present a review of the current technologies on offer. For extragalactic studies, small-gap etalons are the preferred option in terms of cost, photometric performance and throughput (e.g. the TAURUS Tunable Filter; http://www.aao.gov.au/).
ISSN:2331-8422