CALCULATED SPECTRA RESOLUTION OF PERKIN-ELMER PRISM AND GRATING MONOCHROMATORS.

Abstract

A simple derivation of the spectral resolution of the standard Perkin-Elmer prism and grating monochromators (Models 12-C and 12-G) has been carried out. Some attention is given to discussion of the variation of the diffraction pattern width at the exit slit as a function of the physical width of the entrance slit. Brief mention of power considerations is also made. The resulting formulas have been used to calculate spectral slit width curves for eight different prisms and twent-six gratings. The spectral slit width in 1/cm is plotted as a function of the frequency in 1/cm and wavelength in microns. These detailed graphs allow a determination of spectral slit width from quick inspection. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 08, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609902

Entities

People

  • E. D. Palik
  • J. R. Stevenson

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diffraction
  • Frequency
  • Inspection
  • Monochromators
  • Spectra
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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