Abstract:
A variable wavelength semiconductor laser element comprising a wavelength control region formed in an optical waveguide including an active layer formed above a semiconductor substrate and guiding light generated in the active layer and provided, at least partially, with a diffraction grating for selecting light having a predetermined wavelength from among light generated in the active layer, first and second driving electrodes having a clad layer and an insulation layer formed above the clad layer and being formed below the semiconductor substrate and above the clad layer, a heating section formed above the insulation layer and heating the wavelength control region at least partially, first and second heating terminals provided at the heating section, and first and second connection lines for connecting the first and second driving electrodes in series through a power supply. The variable wavelength semiconductor laser can control the wavelength of light being led out from the optical waveguide by varying a current being supplied from the power supply to the first and second connection lines substantially connected in series through the heating section.
Abstract:
A device and method for optically examining the interior of turbid media including acts of spatially separating a plurality of wavelength bands contained in a broad-band light; separately modulating the plurality of wavelength bands; recombining the plurality of modulated wavelength bands to a beam of spectrally encoded broad-band light; illuminating a turbid medium with the beam of spectrally encoded broad-band light; detecting light emanating from the turbid medium with a detector and demodulating the detected light with a demodulator to provide spectroscopic information.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for operating, particularly in the field, a Raman spectroscopy device that includes a laser, a spectrograph, an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD), and an autofocus subsystem. Before spectral data acquisition commences a series of ancillary data checks is performed to monitor operating conditions of at least the laser, the ICCD, and the autofocus subsystem. Further, after each Raman spectrum acquisition, a series of data quality checks is performed to enhance confidence in the just collected data. Only spectral data that passes the data quality checks are further processed. However, all spectral data are stored in a log file. When the log file reaches a predetermined capacity, the log file is closed, and a new round of ancillary data checks is performed to again monitor the status of the Raman spectroscopy device.
Abstract:
Eine Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung der Konzentration von NO 2 in Gasgemischen, insbesondere Abgasen von Dieselmotoren, umfasst eine Lichtquelle zur Ausgabe von Licht in einen Lichtweg; eine Sensoreinrichtung zum Empfang zumindest eines Teils des über den Lichtweg zur Sensoreinrichtung vordringenden Lichtes, wobei der Verlauf des Lichtweges so gewählt ist, dass dieser das zu untersuchende Gas durchsetzt, wobei die Sensoreinrichtung so gestaltet ist, dass diese Signale liefert die das Spektrum des erfassten Lichtes beschreiben; und eine Auswertungsschaltung zur Auswertung der durch die Sensoreinrichtung generierten Signale, wobei die Sensoreinrichtung derart gestaltet ist, die Bestimmung der NO 2 -Konzentration erfolgt indem die Bestimmung innerhalb eines eingeschränkten spektralen Bereiches erfolgt, in dem eine ausgeprägte absolute oder relative Variation des Absorptionskoeffizienten des NO 2 und eine geringe absolute oder relative Variation der weiteren Gase vorliegt. Hierdurch ist es möglich, für die Konzentration von NO 2 im Abgas eines Verbrennungsmotors indikative Signale über einen langen Zeitraum hinweg zuverlässig zu generieren.
Abstract:
A method and system for the remote quantitative detection of a compound in the atmosphere. A spectrometer (6) is attached to a moving platform (1) for measuring a light spectrum along a first path (10) between the spectrometer and a surface area (8). A second light spectrum is measured along a second path (7) between the spectrometer and said surface area (8) which second path has a length different from the first path. The two spectra are compared to determine the concentration of the compound.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an image sensor for measuring illumination, proximity and color temperature, including: a light source unit configured to irradiate infrared with a wavelength of a specific band onto an object; a light source controller configured to control power supplied to the light source unit; an infrared transmission filter configured to allow only the infrared and visible ray with the wavelength of the specific band among light incident through a lens after being reflected by the object to selectively transmit therethrough; a first sensing unit provided with an image pixel for acquiring an image of the object introduced through the infrared transmission filter; and a second sensing unit configured to receive Lhe infrared and the visible ray having passed through the infrared transmission filter and measure current illumination, proximity to the object and color temperature of the object.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur extrakorporalen Blutbehandlung mit einem Dialysator (10), der durch eine semipermeable Membran (11) in eine erste und zweite Kammer geteilt ist, wobei die erste Kammer (12) in einem Dialysierflüssigkeitsweg angeordnet ist und die zweite Kammer (13) mittels einer Blutzuführleitung (14) und einer Blutabführleitung (15) mit dem Blutkreislauf eines Patienten (1) verbindbar ist, einem Zulauf (20) für frische Dialysierflüssigkeit, einem Ablauf (30) für verbrauchte Dialysierflüssigkeit, einer in dem Ablauf (30) angeordneten Messeinrichtung (40) zur Bestimmung der Absorption der durch den Ablauf (30) fließenden verbrauchten Dialysierflüssigkeit, wobei die Messeinrichtung (40) wenigstens eine Strahlungsquelle (41) für im Wesentlichen monochromatische elektromagnetische Strahlung sowie ein Detektorsystem (42) zur Detektion der Intensität der elektromagnetischen Strahlung aufweist, wobei Mittel (50) vorgesehen sind, um auftretende Änderungen der Intensität der elektromagnetischen Strahlung der Strahlungsquelle (41) und/oder der Empfindlichkeit des Detektorsystems (42) zu kompensieren.
Abstract:
The invention relates generally to the field of substance and material detection, inspection, and classification at wavelengths between approximately 200 nm and approximately 1800 nm. In particular, a handheld Enhanced Photoemission Spectroscopy ('EPS') detection system with a high degree of specificity and accuracy, capable of use at small and substantial standoff distances (e.g., greater than 12 inches) is utilized to identify specific substances (e.g., controlled substances, illegal drugs and explosives, and other substances of which trace detection would be of benefit) and mixtures thereof in order to provide information to officials for identification purposes and assists in determinations related to the legality, hazardous nature and/or disposition decision of such substance(s).