Abstract

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.

© 2009 Optical Society of America

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History
Original Manuscript: June 19, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: September 14, 2009
Revised Manuscript: September 4, 2009
Published: October 19, 2009

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Xesús Prieto-Blanco, Carlos Montero-Orille, Héctor González-Núñez, María Dolores Mouriz, Elena López Lago, Raúl de la Fuente

Escola Universitaria de Óptica e Optometría

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