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Coefficient of Finesse

`F = (4* R )/(1- R )^2`
`(R)"Reflectance"`

The Coefficient of Finesse is from a Fabry-Pérot Interferometer, which is made of a transparent plate with two reflecting surfaces, or two parallel highly reflecting mirrors. The following formula is used: `F=(4R)/(1-R)^2`, where: 

  • `R` = Reflectance
  • `F` = Coefficient of Finesse

References

The formula and definition are from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabry%E2%80%93P%C3%A9rot_interferometer#Theory).