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Fourier-transform instrument for high-resolution Raman spectroscopy of gases

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An instrument is described for recording vibrational–rotational Raman spectra of gases with a resolution of 0.02–0.03 cm-1. The Raman scattered light is collected by near forward scattering within the cavity of a single-mode, long-term, stabilized Ar-ion laser. The Raman light is analyzed in an ordinary step-scanned Michelson interferometer. To compensate for the low intensity of vibrational–rotational Raman spectra, the interferometer has a beam diameter of 160 mm. The movable mirror, weighing 2.7 kg, is mounted on a smoothly moving sledge, the stepwise motion being performed by three piezotranslators and controlled by three independent He–Ne laser beams. It is shown experimentally that it is possible for one to move the mirror with sufficient precision, using only 13% of the scan time in a typical experiment. In a preliminary spectrum of the fundamental vibration of 14N2, the width of the lines has been measured to 0.015 cm-1.

© 1997 Optical Society of America

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