Chapter 20, Problem 20.28P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The maximum of retardation from Fourier transform in centimetre has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Retardation:

The difference in path length followed by the two waves $\text{δ}\text{(}\text{=}\text{2}\left[\text{OM}\text{-}\text{OS}\right]\text{)}$ this difference is called retardation.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The resolution has to be defined.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The approximate resolution of the instrument has to be determined.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The retardation interval and the interferogram be sample to cover a spectral range has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Retardation:

The difference in path length followed by the two waves $\text{δ}\text{(}\text{=}\text{2}\left[\text{OM}\text{-}\text{OS}\right]\text{)}$ this difference is called retardation.

Interferogram:

Fourier analysis of the interferogram gives back the spectrum from which the interferogram is made. The spectrum is the Fourier transform of the interferogram.