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Chapter 4: Fourier transform methods

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Author(s)

Simon G. Kaplan, Manuel A. Quijada

Abstract

Chapter 4 describes the use of Fourier Transform Spectrometers (FTS) for accurate spectrophotometry over a wide spectral range. After a brief exposition of the basic concepts of FTS operation, we discuss instrument designs and discuss their advantages and disadvantages relative to dispersive spectrometers. We then examine how common sources of error in spectrophotometry manifest themselves when using an FTS, and ways to reduce the magnitude of these errors. Examples are given of applications to both basic and derived spectrophotometric quantities. Finally, we give recommendations for choosing the right instrument for a specific application, and how to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results.
Citation
Spectrophotometry: accurate measurement of optical properties of materials
Volume
46
Publisher Info
Elsevier, Taramani , -1

Keywords

spectrophotometry, infrared, Fourier transform, uncertainty analysis

Citation

Kaplan, S. and Quijada, M. (2014), Chapter 4: Fourier transform methods, Spectrophotometry: accurate measurement of optical properties of materials, Elsevier, Taramani , -1 (Accessed October 31, 2024)

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Created April 25, 2014, Updated February 19, 2017