Monochromator Configurations

Explore Czerny-Turner and Fastie-Ebert optical configurations with adjustable incident and diffracted angles

Configuration Parameters

15.0°
15.0°
500 nm

Calculated Values

Deviation Angle (Δν)0.00°
Grating Equationd(sin α + sin β) = mλ
M1M2Gratingα = 15.0°β = 15.0°

About Czerny-Turner Configuration

The Czerny-Turner configuration uses two concave mirrors (collimating and focusing) positioned symmetrically with respect to a plane diffraction grating. This design minimizes aberrations and provides excellent wavelength resolution. The deviation angle Δν = β - α remains constant during wavelength scanning.