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T1 - Absolute optical calibrations using a simple tungsten bulb: Theory
AU - Harang, O.
AU - Kosch, M. J.
PY - 2001/8
Y1 - 2001/8
N2 - The absolute spectral intensity calibration of optical detectors has always been difficult. In the past, this was only possible using expensive sources, which had been cross-calibrated against national standards. We describe a simple theoretical approach to absolute optical calibrations using any ordinary Tungsten light bulb. A key element of the theory is transforming Tungsten into an equivalent black body radiator. This permits direct application of Stefan- Boltzmann’s and Planck’s formulas of radiation.
AB - The absolute spectral intensity calibration of optical detectors has always been difficult. In the past, this was only possible using expensive sources, which had been cross-calibrated against national standards. We describe a simple theoretical approach to absolute optical calibrations using any ordinary Tungsten light bulb. A key element of the theory is transforming Tungsten into an equivalent black body radiator. This permits direct application of Stefan- Boltzmann’s and Planck’s formulas of radiation.
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KW - inproc-288
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KW - iono
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M3 - Other
SP - 121
EP - 123
T2 - 28th Annual European Meeting on Atmospheric Studies by Optical Methods
Y2 - 1 January 1900
ER -