Fabry–Pérot Interferometer

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Fabry–Pérot_Interferometer
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
interferometer
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Fabry–Pérot_cavity
gptkb:Fabry–Pérot_etalon
gptkbp:application gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:laser
physics
telecommunications
gptkbp:category optical devices
interferometry
gptkbp:component optical cavity
spacer
partially reflecting mirrors
gptkbp:consistsOf two parallel reflecting surfaces
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1899
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fabry–Pérot Interferometer
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Alfred_Pérot
gptkb:Charles_Fabry
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Alfred_Pérot
gptkb:Charles_Fabry
gptkbp:operates constructive and destructive interference
gptkbp:principle multiple beam interference
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Michelson_interferometer
gptkb:Fabry–Pérot_etalon
gptkbp:resolution high spectral resolution
gptkbp:usedFor spectroscopy
measuring wavelengths of light
resolving spectral lines
gptkbp:wavelengthRange infrared
ultraviolet
visible light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cavity_Resonators
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6