Simulating a Fabry Perot Interferometer

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This discussion focuses on simulating interference patterns of a Fabry Perot interferometer using Mathematica. The user has derived the transmission function and finesse coefficient, represented by the equations T and F, respectively. The primary challenge lies in graphing the interferogram from the transmission equation, specifically in understanding how to visualize circular rings resulting from wavelength differences. The user seeks guidance on effectively utilizing Mathematica for this purpose, particularly with Density Plot.

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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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