How to Calculate Finesse of Etalon?
Finesse of Etalon calculator uses Finesse = (pi*sqrt(Reflectivity))/(1-Reflectivity) to calculate the Finesse, The finesse of Etalon is a measure of how narrow the resonances are in relation to their frequency distance1. A high finesse means sharp resonance. It is defined as the free spectral range (i.e., the fundamental mode spacing) divided by the full width at the half-maximum (FWHM) bandwidth of the resonances. Finesse is denoted by Fopt symbol.
How to calculate Finesse of Etalon using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Finesse of Etalon, enter Reflectivity (ρ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Finesse of Etalon calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.618335 = (pi*sqrt(0.035))/(1-0.035).