Abstract:
In a Fourier interference spectrometer of the double-pass retroreflector type, a single mirror is employed in the path of both split beams of an incoming ray to cause them to double back through separate retroreflectors. Changes in optical path length are achieved by linear displacement of both retroreflectors using a motor driven lead screw on one for large, low-frequency changes, a moving-coil actuator on the other for smaller, midfrequency changes and a piezoelectric actuator on one of these two for small, high-frequency changes.