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Interference Filter Glossary
Bandwidth (HBW, FWHM):
Width of the passband; specifically, the difference
between the two wavelengths at which the transmittance
is half the peak value. Similarly, 10% bandwidth (10%
BW) is measured between points where T=10% of peak,
etc.
Blocking: Rejection of any energy outside the
passband. Absolute blocking is the transmittance level
not exceeded at any point in the specified wavelength
range. Average blocking is a value averaged over a range.
Cavity: The basic element from which a filter
is constructed, consisting of two reflective coating
stacks with a spacer layer in between. Our standard
range is based on a series of three cavities and therefore
a squarer shape of passband.
Centre wavelength (CWL): The wavelength midway
between the half-power points which define bandwidth
(see above)
Transmittance (T): The guaranteed minimum value
of peak transmittance of the filter (not necessarily
occurring at the centre wavelength)
Technical Notes
· To estimate the
transmittance near the passband, use the bandwidth ratios
given in specifications e.g. 340FIB12 has
HBW-10; for FIB range 1% BW/HBW=1.99,so 1% BW-19.9;
.e transmittance ill be 1% of pea (about 0.3% absolute)
at 340nm ±(19.9/2), i.e. about 30nm and 350nm.
· For light incident at an angle the centre
wavelength λo
(1-k sin²θ) where k is approximately 0.24
for FIW filters and 0.11 for all others.
· The CWL shifts towards the longer wavelengths
with increasing temperature at about 0.1nm/K
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