Simulating a Fabry Perot Interferometer

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The discussion focuses on simulating interference patterns of a Fabry Perot interferometer, specifically deriving the transmission function and finesse coefficient. The user seeks guidance on how to graph an interferogram from the derived transmission equation, expressing confusion about which variables to assign values to for visualization. They attempted using Mathematica's Density Plot but encountered difficulties in achieving the desired fringe patterns. The user notes a lack of resources on digitally creating these patterns, indicating a gap in available information. Overall, the conversation highlights challenges in visualizing complex optical phenomena through simulation.
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I am making an attempt at simulating interference patterns of a Fabry Perot interferometer.

I have fully derived the transmission function and the coefficient of finesse.

T=\frac{I0 T^{2}}{(1-R)^2} + \frac{1}{1+FSin^2(\frac{\delta}{2})}

Where F=\frac{4R}{(1-R)^2} and \delta = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} 2 n l Cos(\vartheta)

n=index of refraction of material between two half silvered mirrors
l=thickness of material between mirrors

I guess my question is..How does one draw an interferogram from the transmission equation?

For some reason, it just does not click with me on how you can see a circular ring from a difference in wavelength. I don't really understand which of the variables to assign arbitrary values too, and which to graph if you will.

I need help graphing the interferogram in Mathematica. I just want it to work!
 
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I tried using Density Plot with this equation,letting theta approach zero, and tried varying t and I0 but still no luck.

For some reason, it doesn't seem very common to create fringe patterns digitally, or at least, I haven't really found any good info on it.

Probably help if I'd taken optics.. :D
 
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