This paper describes design, fabrication, and characterization of a miniaturized, Fourier transform
infrared (FTIR) spectrometer for the detection and identification of toxic or flammable gases. By
measuring the absorption by the target material of IR radiation, unambiguous detection and
identification can be achieved. The key component of the device is a micromachined Michelson
interferometer capable of modulating light in the 2 - 14 μm spectral region. Two major technical
achievements associated with developing a MEMS interferometer module are discussed:
development of a micromirror assembly having an order of magnitude larger modulation stroke to
approach laboratory instrument-grade spectral resolutions; and assembly of monolithic,
millimeter-scale optical components using multi-layer surface micromachining techniques to
produce an extremely low cost MEMS interferometer, which has an unprecedented optical
throughput. We have manufactured and tested the device. Reported optical characterization
results include a precisely aligned, static interferogram acquired from an assembled Michelson
interferometer using visible light wavelengths, which promises a high sensitivity FTIR
spectrometer for its size.
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