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Calibration of broadband ultraviolet detectors by measurement of spectral irradiance responsivity

Journal Article · · Review of Scientific Instruments
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2209970· OSTI ID:20853278
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  1. Metrology Research Institute, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK), P.O. Box 3000, FI-02015 TKK (Finland)

We have developed and characterized a measurement setup for measuring the spectral irradiance responsivity s({lambda}) of broadband UV detectors. The setup consists of a single grating monochromator and a powerful (450 W) Xe source to maximize the output power and thus enable spectral measurements with broadband detectors, whose sensitivity is typically low. Commercial UVA and UVB detectors were characterized with the setup. The results of the UVA detector were verified with a spectroradiometric calibration, and the results of the two methods agreed within 1.2%. The uncertainties (coverage factor k=2) were 2.0% [method utilizing s({lambda})] and 3.1% (spectroradiometric method). Also the applicability of a correction factor for transforming calibration results between light sources was tested, and the obtained correction agreed with measurement results.

OSTI ID:
20853278
Journal Information:
Review of Scientific Instruments, Journal Name: Review of Scientific Instruments Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 77; ISSN 0034-6748; ISSN RSINAK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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