Method and apparatus for conducting Raman spectroscopy

    公开(公告)号:US20070002319A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-04

    申请号:US11475582

    申请日:2006-06-27

    Abstract: A Raman probe assembly for analyzing a specimen, comprising: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a camera for capturing an image; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; and a light path for (i) delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the specimen so as to produce the Raman signature for the specimen, (ii) capturing an image of the specimen and directing that image to the camera, and (iii) directing the Raman signature of the specimen to the light analyzer. A Raman probe assembly for analyzing a specimen, comprising: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a camera for capturing an image; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; a first light path for delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the specimen so as to produce the Raman signature for the specimen; a second light path for capturing an image of the specimen and directing that image to the camera; a third light path for directing the Raman signature of the specimen to the light analyzer; wherein the a least a portion of the first light path, the second light path and the third light path are coaxial with one another. A Raman probe assembly for analyzing a specimen, comprising: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; a light path for (i) delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the specimen so as to produce the Raman signature for the specimen, and (ii) directing the Raman signature of the specimen to the light analyzer; wherein the assembly further comprises a probe body for housing the at least a portion of the light path, and a window, with the light path extending through the window; and further wherein the probe body further comprises a shutter/wiper disposed adjacent to the window. A Raman probe assembly for analyzing a specimen, comprising: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; a light path for (i) delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the specimen so as to produce the Raman signature for the specimen, and (ii) directing the Raman signature of the specimen to the light analyzer; and wherein the light analyzer comprises a transmitter for transmitting information using an Internet Web protocol. A method for identifying the nature of a specimen, the method comprising: providing a Raman probe assembly comprising: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a camera for capturing an image; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; a light path for (i) delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the specimen so as to produce the Raman signature for the specimen, (ii) capturing an image of the specimen and directing that image to the camera, and (iii) directing the Raman signature of the specimen to the light analyzer wherein the assembly further comprises a probe body for housing the at least a portion of the light path, and a window, with the light path extending through the window; wherein the probe body further comprises a shutter/wiper disposed adjacent to the window; wherein the assembly is carried by a remote controlled robot; providing a base station for receiving the image, and for remotely controlling the robot, and for receiving information from the light analyzer; navigating the remote control robot from the base station to a position adjacent to the specimen; opening the shutter/wiper; using the camera to aim the probe body at the specimen; energizing the light source so that the laser excitation light is directed at the specimen; and analyzing the return light passed to the light analyzer so as to determine of the nature of the specimen.

    System for controlling noxious emissions in exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle by means of an IR spectrophotometer on board the motor vehicle
    112.
    发明授权
    System for controlling noxious emissions in exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle by means of an IR spectrophotometer on board the motor vehicle 有权
    通过机动车辆上的IR分光光度计来控制汽车内燃机废气中的有害排放物的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07143575B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-05

    申请号:US10976793

    申请日:2004-11-01

    Applicant: Marco Pizzi

    Inventor: Marco Pizzi

    Abstract: Noxious emissions present in the exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle are controlled by making use of an IR spectrophotometer provided on board the motor vehicle, for the purpose of obtaining an analysis of all the main components of the exhaust gases of the engine. The IR spectrophotometer is of the type with electrostatic micro-shutters so as to present overall dimensions designed to enable its use on board the motor vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 通过使用机动车辆上提供的IR分光光度计来控制机动车辆的内燃机废气中存在的有害排放物,以获得废气中所有主要成分的分析 引擎。 IR分光光度计是具有静电微快门的类型,以便呈现设计成能够在机动车辆上使用的总体尺寸。

    Spectrometer system for optical reflectance measurements
    113.
    发明申请
    Spectrometer system for optical reflectance measurements 有权
    用于光学反射测量的光谱仪系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050259254A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-24

    申请号:US11113347

    申请日:2005-04-25

    Abstract: A spectrometer system includes a thermal light source for illuminating a sample, where the thermal light source includes a filament that emits light when heated. The system additionally includes a spectrograph for measuring a light spectrum from the sample and an electrical circuit for supplying electrical current to the filament to heat the filament and for controlling a resistance of the filament. The electrical circuit includes a power supply that supplies current to the filament, first electrical components that sense a current through the filament, second electrical components that sense a voltage drop across the filament, third electrical components that compare a ratio of the sensed voltage drop and the sensed current with a predetermined value, and fourth electrical components that control the current through the filament or the voltage drop across the filament to cause the ratio to equal substantially the predetermined value.

    Abstract translation: 光谱仪系统包括用于照亮样品的热光源,其中热光源包括在加热时发光的灯丝。 该系统还包括用于测量来自样品的光谱的光谱仪和用于向灯丝提供电流以加热灯丝并控制灯丝电阻的电路。 该电路包括向灯丝提供电流的电源,感测通过灯丝的电流的第一电气部件,感测灯丝两端的电压降的第二电气部件,将感测到的电压降和/ 具有预定值的感测电流以及控制通过灯丝的电流的第四电气部件或穿过灯丝的电压降使得该比率基本上等于预定值。

    Alternative detector configuration and mode of operation of a time delay integration particle analyzer
    114.
    发明授权
    Alternative detector configuration and mode of operation of a time delay integration particle analyzer 失效
    时间延迟积分粒子分析仪的替代检测器配置和操作模式

    公开(公告)号:US06947128B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-20

    申请号:US10602252

    申请日:2003-06-23

    Abstract: Light from an object moving through an imaging system is collected, dispersed, and imaged onto a time delay integration (TDI) detector that is inclined relative to an axis of motion of the object, producing a pixilated output signal. In one embodiment, the movement of the image object over the TDI detector is asynchronous with the movement of the output signal producing an output signal that is a composite of the image of the object at varying focal point along the focal plane. In another embodiment, light from the object is periodically incident on the inclined TDI detector, producing a plurality of spaced apart images and corresponding output signals that propagate across the TDI detector. The inclined plane enables images of FISH probes or other components within an object to be produced at different focal points, so that the 3D spatial relationship between the FISH probes or components can be resolved.

    Abstract translation: 来自移动通过成像系统的物体的光被收集,分散和成像到相对于物体的运动轴线倾斜的时间延迟积分(TDI)检测器,产生像素化的输出信号。 在一个实施例中,图像对象在TDI检测器上的移动与产生输出信号的输出信号的移动是异步的,该输出信号是沿着焦平面的变化焦点处的物体的图像的复合。 在另一个实施例中,来自物体的光周期性地入射到倾斜的TDI检测器上,产生多个间隔开的图像和在TDI检测器上传播的对应的输出信号。 倾斜平面使得可以在不同焦点处产生物体内的FISH探针或其他部件的图像,从而可以解决FISH探针或部件之间的3D空间关系。

    Broad band referencing reflectometer
    119.
    发明申请
    Broad band referencing reflectometer 有权
    宽带参考反射计

    公开(公告)号:US20050006590A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-13

    申请号:US10909126

    申请日:2004-07-30

    Applicant: Dale Harrison

    Inventor: Dale Harrison

    Abstract: A spectroscopy system is provided which is optimized for operation in the VUV region and capable of performing well in the DUV-NIR region. Additionally, the system incorporates an optical module which presents selectable sources and detectors optimized for use in the VUV and DUV-NIR. As well, the optical module provides common delivery and collection optics to enable measurements in both spectral regions to be collected using similar spot properties. The module also provides a means of quickly referencing measured data so as to ensure that highly repeatable results are achieved. The module further provides a controlled environment between the VUV source, sample chamber and VUV detector which acts to limit in a repeatable manner the absorption of VUV photons. The use of broad band data sets which encompass VUV wavelengths, in addition to the DUV-NIR wavelengths enables a greater variety of materials to be meaningfully characterized. Array based detection instrumentation may be exploited to permit the simultaneous collection of larger wavelength regions.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种光谱系统,其被优化用于在VUV区域中的操作并且能够在DUV-NIR区域中表现良好。 此外,该系统还包含一个光学模块,该模块提供可用于VUV和DUV-NIR中优化的可选择的源和检测器。 同样,光学模块提供通用的传送和收集光学器件,以使得能够使用类似的光点特性来收集两个光谱区域中的测量。 该模块还提供了快速参考测量数据的方法,以确保实现高度可重复的结果。 该模块还在VUV源,样品室和VUV检测器之间提供受控的环境,其作用是以可重复的方式限制VUV光子的吸收。 除了DUV-NIR波长之外,使用包含VUV波长的宽带数据集使得可以有意义地表征更多种类的材料。 可以利用基于阵列的检测仪器来允许同时收集更大的波长区域。

    Method and apparatus for spectrochemical analysis
    120.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for spectrochemical analysis 有权
    光谱化学分析的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06813019B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-02

    申请号:US09958458

    申请日:2001-10-05

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the spectrochemical analysis of a sample in which a solid state array detector (82) is used to detect radiation (62) of spectrochemical interest. The invention involves the use of a shutter (72) adjacent the entrance aperture (70) of a polychromator (74-80) to expose the detector (82) to the radiation (62) for varying lengths of time whereby for short duration exposure times charge accumulation in elements (i.e. pixels) of the detector (82) due to high intensity components of the radiation is limited and for longer exposure times charge accumulation in elements (pixels) of the detector (82) due to feeble intesity components of radiation (62) is increased. This ensures that each reading of the detector (82) includes at least one exposure in which the amount of charge accumulated at each wavelength of interest is neither too little or too great. The problems of feeble radiation components not being accurately measurable and of high intensity radiation components exceeding the charge carrying capacity of elements (pixels) of the detector (82) are thereby able to be avoided. An attenuator (90) may be placed between the radiation source (60) and the detector (82) to permit longer exposure times to be used for very high intensity radiation.

    Abstract translation: 用于对样品进行光谱化学分析的方法和装置,其中固态阵列检测器(82)用于检测分光光度的辐射(62)。 本发明涉及使用与多色调剂(74-80)的入口孔(70)相邻的快门(72)将检测器(82)暴露于辐射(62)以改变长度的时间,从而短时间曝光时间 由于辐射的高强度分量,检测器(82)的元件(即,像素)中的电荷累积受到限制,并且由于辐射的微弱的肥胖分量,对于更长的曝光时间来检测器(82)的元件(像素)中的电荷累积 62)增加。 这确保了检测器(82)的每次读取包括至少一次曝光,其中在每个感兴趣波长处累积的电荷量既不太小也不太大。 因此能够避免无法精确测量的微弱辐射成分和超过检测器(82)的元件(像素)的电荷承载能力的高强度辐射成分的问题。 衰减器(90)可以放置在辐射源(60)和检测器(82)之间,以允许更长的曝光时间用于非常高强度的辐射。

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