Imaging with classical spherical diffraction gratings: the quadrature configuration.
We review the theory of spherical diffraction gratings with regard to their imaging properties in off-plane arrangements. Our study is restricted to gratings with equally spaced grooves, and it is focused on the quadrature configuration, where the incident and diffraction planes are orthogonal to each other. We identify regions of low astigmatism and propose some monochromator mounts.
Prieto-Blanco
Xesús
X
Departamento de Física Aplicada, Escola Universitaria de Optica e Optometría, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Galicia, Spain.
Montero-Orille
Carlos
C
González-Núñez
Héctor
H
Dolores Mouriz
María
M
López Lago
Elena
E
de la Fuente
Raúl
R
D000465:Algorithms; D004867:Equipment Design; D008027:Light; D015233:Models, Statistical; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D016011:Normal Distribution; D055096:Optical Devices; D055620:Optical Phenomena; D055095:Optics and Photonics