Abstract:
A device for use with a smart phone or tablet, the device comprising: a measurement device including a light source comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes for measuring one or more physiological parameters, the measurement device configured to generate an input optical beam with one or more optical wavelengths, wherein at least a portion of the one or more optical wavelengths is a near-infrared wavelength 700 nanometres to 2500 nanometres; the measurement device comprising one or more lenses configured to receive and to deliver a portion of the input optical beam to a sample, wherein the sample reflects at least a portion of the input optical beam delivered to the sample; the measurement device further comprising a receiver to receive at least a portion of the input optical beam reflected from the sample; the light source configured to increase a signal-to-noise ratio of the input optical beam reflected from the sample, wherein the increased signal-to-noise ratio results from an increase to the light intensity from at least one of the plurality of light emitting diodes and from modulation of at least one of the plurality of light emitting diodes; the measurement device configured to generate an output signal; and wherein the modulation of at least one of the plurality of light emitting diodes has a modulation frequency, and wherein the receiver is configured to detect at the same frequency as the modulation of the at least one of the plurality of light emitting diodes.
Abstract:
An optical probe comprising a light source providing a light that is directed along a first axis; a diffusive element positioned proximate to the light source to receive the light and to diffuse the light as it exits the diffusive element; and a directional optical element directing the light exiting the diffusive element along at least one of the first axis and a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis to project the light out of the optical probe and onto a subject.
Abstract:
Provided are an imaging method and device for imaging using far infrared light that make it possible to quickly image a subject without producing damage or a non-linear phenomenon in the subject. A variable-frequency coherent light source is used, illumination light from the light source is irradiated onto a linear area on an imaging subject, transmitted or reflected light is used to form an image of the imaging subject, a non-linear optical crystal is used for wavelength conversion, and a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array sensor is used to image the imaging subject while the imaging subject is moved in at least one direction.
Abstract:
The present publication describes a heat-resistant optical layered structure, a manufacturing method for a layered structure, and the use of a layered structure as a detector, emitter, and reflecting surface. The layered structure comprises a reflecting layer, an optical structure on top of the reflecting layer, and preferably shielding layers for shielding the reflecting layer and the optical structure. According to the invention, the optical structure on top of the reflecting layer comprises at least one partially transparent layer, which is optically fitted at a distance to the reflecting layer.
Abstract:
Contrary to conventional wisdom, which holds that light-emitting diodes (LEDs) should be cooled to increase efficiency, the LEDs disclosed herein are heated to increase efficiency. Heating an LED operating at low forward bias voltage (e.g., V
Abstract:
A spectrometer comprises a plurality of isolated optical channels comprising a plurality of isolated optical paths. The isolated optical paths decrease cross-talk among the optical paths and allow the spectrometer to have a decreased length with increased resolution. In many embodiments, the isolated optical paths comprise isolated parallel optical paths that allow the length of the device to be decreased substantially. In many embodiments, each isolated optical path extends from a filter of a filter array, through a lens of a lens array, through a channel of a support array, to a region of a sensor array. Each region of the sensor array comprises a plurality of sensor elements in which a location of the sensor element corresponds to the wavelength of light received based on an angle of light received at the location, the focal length of the lens and the central wavelength of the filter.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Terahertz(THz)-Spektrometer, das einen einfachen und kompakten Aufbau aufweist und mit kostengünstigen Standardkomponenten realisierbar ist. Es ist mit einem verschiebbaren Strahlumlenker ausgestattet, der es gestattet, die Längen von THz-Emitterpfad und THz-Detektorpfad gleichzeitig zu ändern.
Abstract:
An intracavity laser absorption infrared spectroscopy system for detecting trace analytes in vapor samples. The system uses a spectrometer in communications with control electronics, wherein the control electronics contain an analyte database that contains absorption profiles for each analyte the system is used to detect. The system can not only detect the presence of specific analytes, but identify them as well. The spectrometer uses a hollow cavity waveguide that creates a continuous loop inside of the device, thus creating a large path length and eliminating the need to mechanically adjust the path length to achieve a high Q-factor. In a preferred embodiment, the laser source may serve as the detector, thus eliminating the need for a separate detector.
Abstract:
An infrared radiation element includes: a first insulating layer having heat insulating properties and electrically insulating properties; a heating element layer provided on the first insulating layer and configured to radiate infrared radiation when energized; and a second insulating layer provided on an opposite side of the heating element layer from the first insulating layer and having heat insulating properties and electrically insulating properties. The second insulating layer transmits the infrared radiation radiated from the heating element layer. The heating element layer has such a sheet resistance that impedance of the heating element layer matches impedance of space which is in contact with the second insulating layer.