a device that isolates a single wavelength of radiation
monochromator in American English
(ˌmɑnəˈkroumeitər)
noun
Optics
a spectroscope with a slit that can be moved across the spectrum for viewing individual spectral bands
Also called: monochromatic illuminator
Word origin
[1905–10; monochromat(ic) + (illuminat)or]This word is first recorded in the period 1905–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cadre, jazz, one-shot, push-up, thiamine
Examples of 'monochromator' in a sentence
monochromator
The input and output spectra were measured using a monochromator and streak camera.
J. F. Gabayno, C. A. Alonzo, W. O. Garcia 2004, 'Femtosecond Pulse Propagation in a Highly Nonlinear Photonic Crystal Fiber', Science Dilimanhttp://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/sciencediliman/article/view/109. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
First, a new crystal monochromator was introduced to suppress the beam image drift.
Hiroshi Sakai, Masami Fujisawa, Kensuke Iida, Isao Ito, Hirofumi Kudo, Norio Nakamura,Kenji Shinoe, Takeo Tanaka, Hitoshi Hayano, Masao Kuriki, Toshiya Muto 2007, 'Improvement of Fresnel zone plate beam-profile monitor and application to ultralowemittance beam profile measurements', Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beamshttp://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTAB.10.042801. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The plasma emission spectra were measured with the use of a monochromator device.
Chodun Rafal, Nowakowska-Langier Katarzyna, Zdunek Krzysztof 2015, 'Methods of optimization of reactive sputtering conditions of Al target during AlNfilms deposition', Materials Science-Polandhttp://www.degruyter.com/view/j/msp.2015.33.issue-4/msp-2015-0116/msp-2015-0116.xml?format=INT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Slightly better results were achieved with the two monochromator instruments.
María-José De la Haba, Mar Arias, Pilar Ramírez, María-Isabel López, María-TeresaSánchez 2014, 'Characterizing and Authenticating Montilla-Moriles PDO Vinegars Using Near InfraredReflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) Technology', Sensorshttp://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/2/3528. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
These pulses constitute the shortest extreme ultraviolet pulses ever achieved via a time-delay compensated monochromator.
Lucchini Matteo, Lucarelli Giacinto D., Murari Mario, Trabattoni Andrea, Fabris Nicola,Frassetto Fabio, De Silvestri Sandro, Poletto Luca, Nisoli Mauro 2019, 'Generation and complete temporal characterization of 5-fs EUV pulses', EPJ Web of Conferenceshttps://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2019/10/epjconf_up2019_02009.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We consider the use of a monochromator to pick out a small temporal slice of the radiation output.
S. Krinsky, Z. Huang 2003, 'Frequency chirped self-amplified spontaneous-emission free-electron lasers', Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beamshttp://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTAB.6.050702. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Monochromator phototesting was the most utilised investigation, although the use of provocation testing and photopatch testing has increased.
H Naasan, RS Dawe, H Moseley, SH Ibbotson 2017, 'A review of photodiagnostic investigations over 26 years: experience of the NationalScottish Photobiology Service (1989–2015)', The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburghhttps://www.rcpe.ac.uk/sites/default/files/jrcpe_47_4_naasan.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This scheme also has the feature of providing a stable central wavelength determined by the self-seeding monochromator.
Senlin Huang, Yuantao Ding, Zhirong Huang, Gabriel Marcus 2016, 'Generation of subterawatt-attosecond pulses in a soft x-ray free-electron laser',Physical Review Accelerators and Beamshttp://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevAccelBeams.19.080702. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The double monochromator system was characterized for the estimation of errors associated with different operating configurations.
Laura Mihai, Alasdair Mac Arthur, Andreas Hueni, Iain Robinson, Dan Sporea 2018, 'Optimized Spectrometers Characterization Procedure for Near Ground Support of ESAFLEX Observations: Part 1 Spectral Calibration and Characterisation', Remote Sensinghttp://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/10/2/289. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)