What is this instrument called? - Photoptics

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The instrument in question is identified as a spectrometer, spectrograph, or spectroscope, specifically designed for analyzing spectral output rather than chemical analysis. It features a loose receptor that allows for spectrum analysis without being confined to a single frequency, distinguishing it from a photometer. Users have noted that many spectrographs available are geared towards laboratory chemical analysis, which complicates searches for non-chemical versions. Suggested search terms include "fiber spectrometer," "fiber-fed spectrograph," or "OEM spectrograph" to refine results. This discussion highlights the need for precise terminology to find the appropriate instrument for specific applications.
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It's a spectrograph but not used for chemical analysis in the lab, the receptor is loose and can be used for analyzing the spectral output of a source.

It's not a photometer, that's either the receiver alone or tends to work at only one frequency.

I've seen them labeled as spectrographs, but that's pulling up a whole load of bench top sample analyzers for chemists.

Loose receiver that will give me a spectrum.

Thanks for any help!
 
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It's a spectrometer (or spectrograph or spectroscope = same thing ) something like this http://fiberopticspectrometer.com/
 
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I'm looking at some labeled as spectrographs as well. Is there any terminology I can use to bias my searches towards the none chemistry version?

I guess the majority of them use fibers to get the light back to the grating and diodes, so fiber spectrometer might be a good start.
 
fibre-fed or oem spectrograph ?
 
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