Abstract:
Eine Vorrichtung (10) zur Messung einer Spektralverteilung eines mit einer Druckeinrichtung hergestellten transluzenten Druckerzeugnisses (12) weist ein Leuchtmittel (20) zum Beleuchten des Druckerzeugnisses (12), ein optoelektronisches Messmittel (32) zum Messen des Transmissionswertes eines Abschnitts des Spektrums des durch das Druckerzeugnis (12) transmittierten Lichtes (26), ein optisches Dispersionsmittel (28) zum Dispergieren der Wellenlängen des transmittierten Lichtes (26) und eine für das Dispersionsmittel (28) maßgebliche Lichteintrittsspaltebene auf, wobei die für das Dispersionsmittel (28) maßgebliche Lichteintrittsspaltebene durch die Oberfläche des zu untersuchenden Druckerzeugnisses (12) geschaffen ist.
Abstract:
Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements (7) are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element (5) and received light reflected from the surface of the object (20) is measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics (7) pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics (7) to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe (1) with respect to the object (20) being measured. Under processor control (20), the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe (1) may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention.
Abstract:
In a spectroscopic microscope, a video image of a specimen is analyzed to identify regions having different appearances, and thus presumptively different properties. The sizes and locations of the identified regions are then used to position the specimen to align each region with an aperture, and to set the aperture to a size appropriate for collecting a spectrum from the region in question. The spectra can then be analyzed to identify the substances present within each region of the specimen. Information on the identified substances can then be presented to the user along with the image of the specimen.
Abstract:
A spectroscopy device that separates input light into a plurality of wavelength ranges includes a metal body (10) with a hole or aperture (20; 21) which is open on the upper side. The hole or aperture (20; 21) is formed in a polygonal shape having at least a pair of opposite faces (11,12; 1103) not parallel to each other in horizontal cross-section, and inner side faces of the hole or aperture are finished as mirror-reflective surfaces (11,12; 1103). Polarized input light inputted from the opening to the hole or aperture is reflected by the reflection surfaces (11,12; 1103) and a standing wave is generated inside of the hole or aperture (20; 21) by self interference, whereby the input light is separated into a plurality of wavelength ranges.
Abstract:
Es wird eine Vorrichtung zur Trennung wenigstens zweier jeweils einen örtlichen Bereich abbildender Lichtbündel in einer Bildebene bereitgestellt, mit einer mikrooptischen Spalteinheit (11), die wenigstens zwei Spalte (11a, 11b) zum Hindurchlassen jeweils eines Lichtbündels (La, Lb) aufweist, wenigstens einer hinter der Spalteinheit angeordneten Ablenkeinheit (12, 12') mit einer Ablenkfläche (12a, 112a), die so angeordnet ist, dass jeweils nur ein Lichtbündel auf sie auftrifft, zum Ablenken des auftreffenden Lichtbündels, wobei die Spalteinheit (11) und die Ablenkeinheit (12, 12') als miteinander verbundene Schichten ausgebildet sind. Die Vorrichtung kann insbesondere in einem Spektrometer zur optischen Fernerkundung vorgesehen sein.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for using a fiber array spectral translator-based ('FAST') spectroscopic system for performing spectral unmixing of a mixture containing multiple polymorphs. In an embodiment, a first spectrum of a mixture containing polymorphs of a compound is obtained using a photon detector and a fiber array spectral translator having plural fibers. A set of second spectra is provided where each spectrum of the set of second spectra may be representative of a different polymorph of the compound. The first spectrum and the set of second spectra may be compared, and based on the comparison, the presence of one or more polymorphs in the mixture may be determined.
Abstract:
A spectrograph with a first concave spectrographic diffraction grating (16) is positioned to receive light from the input light source (12) is configured to provide a diffracted light output dispersing the components of the input light source in a first direction. The dispersion forms the input light into an intermediate spectrum. The intermediate spectrum is formed in a focal surface by the once diffracted light. A slit (18) is substantially positioned on the focal surface. A second concave diffraction grating (20) is positioned to receive once diffracted light from the slit and configured to provide a twice diffracted light output, the second concave diffraction grating dispersing the components of the input light source in a second direction. The second direction is different from the first direction, the dispersion forming the input light into an output spectrum.
Abstract:
The invention relates to spectrometer optics comprising a beam path from a radiation source to a number of electro-optical sensors without local resolution, the beam path having an entry slot (7), a dispersive element (8) and a number of exit slots (9) that are positioned on a focal curve. In addition, said optics are provided with a first actuator for modifying the angle of incidence ε (23) between the beam from the entry slot to the dispersive element and from the normal (13) to the dispersive element, a number of second actuators for displacing the exit slots tangentially to the focal curve (6) or in a peripheral direction along the focal curve (6) and a controller, which is designed to control the first actuator and the second actuators in order to carry out a calibration.
Abstract:
An optical detection device for validating bank rates has several input apertures, an imaging device (12), a diffraction grating (15.1, 15.2, 15.3) associated with each input aperture (11.1, 11.2, 11.3) and a detection array (17). The diffraction grating (15.1, 15.2, 15.3) is rotated at angle of e.g.45 degrees relative to the orientation of the linear detection array (17). This arrangement enables the spectra of multiple points to be measured simultaneously. The angle of rotation, the pitch of the apertures (11.1, 11.2, 11.3) and a pitch of the diffraction grating (15.1, 15.2, 15,3) are selected in such a way that the spectra of sad multiple points are contiguously mapped onto the detection array (17) has a single linear array of color sensitive detection pixels. The acxis of the linear array is offset with respect to an optical axis (7) of the optical detection device.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an assembly for identifying coatings (3; 14) lying on the surface of components or objects (2) and for determining the chemical characteristics and the surface properties of said coatings (3; 14). The assembly comprises a light source (4) for illuminating the coating (3; 14) on the component surface that is to be analysed and means for projecting light from the light source (4) via the surface (3') of the coating (3; 14) that is to be analysed onto an entry slit (7). The light from the entry slit (7) is projected onto a two-dimensional detector unit (8) in a wavelength-dependent manner by means of a grating (10). An evaluation unit (11), which is electrically connected to the detector unit (8) evaluates and processes the signals emitted by the illuminated detector elements (9) of the detector unit (8).