Today, Fourier transform spectroscopy has cemented itself as a widespread method of spectral collection and analysis. However, comprehending the fundamentals of the technique is often a daunting challenge. To provide a simple and efficient means of learning FTS, we set out to create a student module founded on first-hand experimentalism. Various light sources were implemented to generate data for our mathematical computations. Thorough testing revealed that some of the equipment we used was defective, preventing implementation of the Fourier transform. As a result of this, the goal was refocused more on teaching students the fundamental principles of interferometry without the focus on the Fourier transform method.

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Creator

• Savage, Hayden Antonio
• Gaudet, Darien J.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042419-132355

Advisor

• Quimby, Richard S.

Year

• 2019

Date created

• 2019-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright