title: Signal-to-noise ratio in Fourier spectroscopy.
abstract: Calculations of the SNR obtainable with a Fourier transform spectrometer as well as that obtainable with a photometer or scanning device are presented. It is shown that the SNR obtained with a Fourier spectrometer is (N/8)(1/2) greater than that obtained with a scanning device (where N is the desired number of spectral elements scanned). Reasons why this factor, known as the multiplex advantage, differs from other values found in the literature are discussed.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Treffers