Abstract:
The invention relates to an optical sensor device which measures in a spatially resolving manner. In order to devise such a sensor device with which a contacting measurement of the article to be measured can be carried out and which can be mass-produced, the sensor device is designed such that a transfer of the calibration onto individual sensor devices is possible with high accuracy. According to certain embodiments of the design of the sensor device and of the evaluation methods, interferences with the measurement of the amount of the target substance are minimized.
Abstract:
The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus for analyzing a surface area of an object, comprising: a laser device (10) configured to emit monochromatic incident light (101) of a first wavelength (λ 1 ) as well as optionally a monochromatic incident light (102) of a second wavelength (λ 2 ) that differs from the first wavelength (λ 1 ), a first deflection means (20) configured to deflect said incident light (101, 102) onto a point (P ij (x i , y j )) of a surface area (A) of an object that is to be analyzed so that scattered light (104) is generated at said point (P ij (x i , y j )), wherein said deflection means (20) is further configured to deflect said incident light (101, 102) such that said surface area (A) is scanned in a pointwise fashion by said incident light (101, 102), a first sensor means (40) configured to detect said scattered light (104) and to provide from said detected scattered light (104) a scatter data set (S ij (λ k )) for the respective point (P ij (x i , y j )), wherein the respective scatter data set (S ij (λ k )) comprises intensities of the detected scattered light (104) for different wave numbers, and a processing unit (50) for processing and/or analyzing said data sets. Further, the invention relates to a method for analyzing a surface area of an object.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided. In particular, at least one first electro-magnetic radiation may be provided to a sample and at least one second electro-magnetic radiation can be provided to a non-reflective reference. A frequency of the first and/or second radiations varies over time. An interference is detected between at least one third radiation associated with the first radiation and at least one fourth radiation associated with the second radiation. Alternatively, the first electro-magnetic radiation and/or second electro-magnetic radiation have a spectrum which changes over time. The spectrum may contain multiple frequencies at a particular time. In addition, it is possible to detect the interference signal between the third radiation and the fourth radiation in a first polarization state. Further, it may be preferable to detect a further interference signal between the third and fourth radiations in a second polarization state which is different from the first polarization state. The first and/or second electro-magnetic radiations may have a spectrum whose mean frequency changes substantially continuously over time at a tuning speed that is greater than 100 Tera Hertz per millisecond.
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:
The disclosure is directed to systems for providing illumination to a measurement head for optical metrology. In some embodiments of the disclosure, illumination beams from a plurality of illumination sources are combined to deliver illumination at one or more selected wavelengths to the measurement head. In some embodiments of the disclosure, intensity and/or spatial coherence of illumination delivered to the measurement head is controlled. In some embodiments of the disclosure, illumination at one or more selected wavelengths is delivered from a broadband illumination source configured for providing illumination at a continuous range of wavelengths.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (1) for the light spectroscopic analysis of a small amount of a liquid sample, comprising a receiving point (3) for receiving small amounts of the liquid sample, and light conductors (5, 6) which guide light of a light source to the sample and guide signal light from the sample in the direction of a detector, and is characterised in that an illumination source (7) is arranged below the receiving point (3), and a region (8) below the receiving point (3) which is permeable for the light of the illumination source (7), is provided such that the illumination light illuminates the receiving point (3).