Miniaturized Waveguide Fourier Transform Spectrometer

To demonstrate the efficacy of a spectrometer-on-chip system for in-situ and remote monitoring of planetary atmospheric and surface chemistry, physics, and surface mineralogy using spectral signatures. To characterize the IR optical properties of the metal-coated hollow waveguide ensemble; configure the Hollow Waveguide FTS (HWFTS) chip in such a way that we maximize signal-to-noise; carry out full radiometric testing of this implementation and acquire spectra of standard gas cells.

Objectives in the proposed effort are to methodically characterize the performance and limits of the concept to the degree that sufficient scientific and engineering background is obtained.

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