Compact snapshot birefringent imaging Fourier transform spectrometer for remote sensing and endoscopy

Michael W. Kudenov, Bhaskar Banerjee, Victoria C. Chan, Eustace L. Dereniak

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Abstract

The design and implementation of a compact multiple-image Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS) is presented. Based on the multiple-image FTS originally developed by A. Hirai, the presented device offers significant advantages over his original implementation. Namely, its birefringent nature results in a common-path interferometer which makes the spectrometer insensitive to vibration. Furthermore, it enables the potential of making the instrument ultra-compact, thereby improving the portability of the sensor. The theory of the birefringent FTS is provided, followed by details of its specific embodiment. A laboratory proof of concept of the sensor, designed and developed at the Optical Detection Lab, is also presented. Spectral measurements of laboratory sources are provided, including measurements of light-emitting diodes and gas-discharge lamps. These spectra are verified against a calibrated Ocean Optics USB2000 spectrometer. Other data were collected outdoors and of a rat esophagus, demonstrating the sensor's ability to resolve spectral signatures in both standard outdoor lighting and environmental conditions, as well as in fluorescence spectroscopy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationElectro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications VI
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventElectro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications VI - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: Sep 24 2012Sep 26 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8542
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Other

OtherElectro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications VI
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period9/24/129/26/12

Keywords

  • Fourier transform spectrometer
  • Spectral imaging
  • birefringent interferometer
  • multiple image
  • snapshot

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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