Abstract

The influence on the fringe intensities of sources with known spectral energy density functions is analyzed both theoretically and experimentally for double beam interferometers of the Mach-Zehnder type. Simple relations between the spectrum and the fringe intensity and extent of the fringe field are presented. Special attention is given energy sources consisting of a primary source used with a monochromator. Experimental confirmation is demonstrated.

© 1958 Optical Society of America

Fringe Sharpening in Divided Beam Interferometers*

William Primak
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 48(6) 375-379 (1958)

Analysis of Interference Fringes from a Flame*

Boyd W. Harned and N. Ginsburg
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 48(3) 178-183 (1958)

Shape of an Emission Line of CH Produced in an Oxyacetylene Flame*

D. H. Rank, G. D. Saksena, and T. A. Wiggins
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 48(8) 521-524 (1958)

Phase Shift Effects in Fringes of Equal Chromatic Order*

Charles J. Koester
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 48(4) 255-260 (1958)

Models for Spectral Band Absorption*

Gilbert N. Plass
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 48(10) 690-703 (1958)