Optimization of a field-widened Michelson interferometer

Gault, W.A., Johnston, S.F. and Kendall, D.J.W. (1985) Optimization of a field-widened Michelson interferometer. Applied Optics, 24(11), pp. 1604-1608. (doi: 10.1364/AO.24.001604)

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Abstract

This paper considers the optical design of a wide-angle fixed-path Michelson interferometer consisting of two arm glasses and an air gap. It is shown that this configuration can be optimized to give (a) extra large fringes (over 50° in diameter) over a range of wavelength, (b) a path difference nearly independent of wavelength, or (c) a path difference specified differently at two different wavelengths for observing a pair of doublets. Specific examples refer to the airglow wavelengths of 557.7, 630.0, 732.0 nm and others, and to a path difference of 4.5 cm. The properties of different glass combinations are discussed.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This paper was published in Applied Optics and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.24.001604. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Johnston, Professor Sean
Authors: Gault, W.A., Johnston, S.F., and Kendall, D.J.W.
Subjects:Q Science > Q Science (General)
Q Science > QB Astronomy
Q Science > QC Physics
T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability
Journal Name:Applied Optics
Journal Abbr.:Appl. Opt.
Publisher:Optical Society of America
ISSN:1559-128X
ISSN (Online):2155-3165
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 1985 Optical Society of America
First Published:First published in Applied Optics 24(11):1604-1608
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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