Abstract

Instability and fluctuations in the performance of spectrometers and spectrographs can be caused by several factors, including changes in temperature and pressure, and vibrations due to seismic and other phenomena. The role of air currents in causing instability and fluctuations was recognized some years ago and is mentioned in the literature.

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A Constant Output Monochromator

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Vacuum ultraviolet 6-m monochromator

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Development of an automated scanning monochromator for monitoring thin films

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The Calibration of Scanning Monochromators for the Measurement of Absolute Irradiance

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