Which consequence results when imperfection increases cavity losses in Fabry-Pérot interferometer mirrors?

💡 Explanation

Decreased resolving power results because mirror imperfections broaden the spectral lines due to reduced finesse via destructive interference; therefore, the instrument struggles to distinguish closely spaced wavelengths, rather than improving finesse in lower cavity loss conditions.

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