Design of a static Fourier-transform spectrometer with increased field of view

We present several novel designs of static Fourier-transform spectrometers based on Wollaston prisms. By numerical modeling we show the increased field of view that can be obtained when an achromatic half-wave plate is included between the prisms or when prisms fabricated from positive and negative...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1996-12, Vol.35 (34), p.6698-6702
Main Authors: Courtial, J, Patterson, B A, Harvey, A R, Sibbett, W, Padgett, M J
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Language:English
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Summary:We present several novel designs of static Fourier-transform spectrometers based on Wollaston prisms. By numerical modeling we show the increased field of view that can be obtained when an achromatic half-wave plate is included between the prisms or when prisms fabricated from positive and negative birefringent materials are combined. In addition, we model how a single Wollaston prism with an inclined optic axis produces a fringe plane localized behind its exit face, thus enabling the design of a static Fourier-transform spectrometer based on a single Wollaston prism.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.35.006698