Abstract:
An optical or infrared spectrometer is suitable for on-line measurements for industrial, agricultural, field, commercial and other applications. Optical spectrometers are very useful for various analytical measurements. On-line operation is needed for obtaining real-time information, which is useful e.g. for process automation and quality control needs. The invention is based on optical design optimized for measuring moving samples at a distance and includes a light guide for signal homogenization, a linear variable filter for defining multiple measurement wavelengths as well as a linear detector array for detecting optical signals relating to the different wavelengths. There is an element for cooling and stabilizing the operating temperature of both the linear detector array and the linear variable filter, while the spectrometer is operating in variable environmental conditions. Thanks to the optical signal chain designed to maximize the radiance at the detector, the proposed spectrometer can provide high signal-to-noise ratio and high speed.
Abstract:
A method for determining spectral calibration data (λcal(Sd), Sd,cal(λ)) of a Fabry-Perot interferometer (100) comprises: - forming a plurality of filtered spectral peaks (P'1, P'2) by filtering input light (LB1) with a Fabry-Perot etalon (50) such that a first filtered peak (Ρ'1) corresponds to a first transmittance peak (P1) of the etalon (50), and such that a second filtered peak (P'2) corresponds to a second transmittance peak (P2) of the etalon (50), - using the Fabry-Perot interferometer (100) for measuring a spectral intensity distribution (M(Sd)) of the filtered spectral peaks (Ρ'1, P'2), wherein the spectral intensity distribution (M(Sd)) is measured by varying the mirror gap (dFP) of the Fabry-Perot interferometer (100), and by providing a control signal (Sd) indicative of the mirror gap (dFP), and - determining the spectral calibration data (λcal(Sd), Sd,cal(λ)) by matching the measured spectral intensity distribution (M(Sd)) with the spectral transmittance (ΤΕ(λ)) of the etalon (50).
Abstract:
A multi-channel double-pass imaging spectrometer based on a reimaging or relayed all-reflective optical form, such as a four-mirror anastigmat (4MA) or five-mirror anastigmat (5MA). In one example, such a spectrometer includes a slit through which incident electromagnetic radiation enters the spectrometer, an imaging detector positioned at an image plane of the spectrometer co-located with the slit, and double-pass all-reflective reimaging optics configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from the slit and to output a collimated beam of the electromagnetic radiation, and further configured to produce a reimaged pupil positioned between the double-pass all-reflective reimaging optics and the image plane. The spectrometer further includes at least one dispersive element configured to spectrally disperse the infrared electromagnetic radiation in each channel and being oriented to direct the dispersed output through the double-pass all-reflective reimaging optics to the image plane.
Abstract:
A spectrometer 1A includes a light detection element 20 provided with a light passing part 21 and a light detection part 22, a support 30 fixed to the light detection element 20 such that a space S is formed between the light passing part 21 and the light detection part 22, a first reflection part 11 provided in the support 30 and configured to reflect light L1 passing through the light passing part 21 in the space S, a second reflection part 12 provided in the light detection element 20 and configured to reflect the light L1 reflected by the first reflection part 11 in the space S, and a dispersive part 40 provided in the support 30 and configured to disperse and reflect the light L1 reflected by the second reflection part 12 to the light detection part 22 in the space S.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a method for an optical measurement method including the following steps: illuminating an object by light, receiving light from the illuminated object to a tunable Fabry-Perot interferometer, changing mirror gap of the Fabry-Perot interferometer, and detecting the signal passed through the mirror gap of the Fabry-Perot interferometer at different gap lengths. In accordance with the invention the detection is performed at different lengths of times at different gap lengths.
Abstract:
A spectral sensor 1 includes a wiring substrate 2 which has a principal surface; a light detector 3 which is disposed on the principal surface 2A of the wiring substrate 2 and is electrically connected to the wiring substrate 2; spacer 4 which is disposed around the light detector 3, on the principal surface 2A of the wiring substrate 2; and a Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 which has a light transmission region 11 and is disposed on the principal surface 2A of the wiring substrate 2 with the spacer 4 therebetween. The spacer 4 support the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in a surrounding region R1 of the light transmission region 11 and the spacer 4 has opening A1 communicating with an inner side of the surrounding region R1 and an outer side of the surrounding region R1, when viewed from a light transmission direction in the light transmission region 11.
Abstract:
A spectrometer 1A includes a light detection element 20 having a substrate 24 made of a semiconductor material, a light passing part 21 provided in the substrate 24, and a light detection part 22 put in the substrate 24, a support 30 having a base wall part 31 opposing the light detection element 20, and side wall parts 32 and 33 integrally formed with the base wall part 31, the light detection element 20 being fixed to the side wall parts 32 and 33, the support being provided with a wiring 13 electrically connected to the light detection part 22, and a dispersive part 40 provided on a surface 31a of the base wall part 31 on a side of a space S. An end part 13a of the wiring 13 is connected to a terminal 25 of the light detection element 20. An end part 13b of the wiring 13 is positioned on a surface 31b in the base wall part 31 on an opposite side from the side of the space S.
Abstract:
A spectral sensor 1 includes a wiring substrate 2 which has a principal surface; a light detector 3 which is disposed on the principal surface 2A of the wiring substrate 2 and is electrically connected to the wiring substrate 2; spacer 4 which is disposed around the light detector 3, on the principal surface 2A of the wiring substrate 2; and a Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 which has a light transmission region 11 and is disposed on the principal surface 2A of the wiring substrate 2 with the spacer 4 therebetween. The spacer 4 support the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in a surrounding region R1 of the light transmission region 11 and the spacer 4 has opening A1 communicating with an inner side of the surrounding region R1 and an outer side of the surrounding region R1, when viewed from a light transmission direction in the light transmission region 11.