Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided that interrogate, receive, and analyze full emission spectra for at least one fluorescence excitation wavelength and for at least one reflectance measurement to determine tissue characteristics and correlate same to photographic images. Further, the system and method accomplish this measurement rapidly by increasing the light throughput by integrating optics into a hand held unit and avoiding the need for a coherent fiber optic bundle being used. The method includes illuminating a first portion of a target tissue with optical energy, forming a first image of the target tissue, illuminating a second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, performing spectroscopic measurements on optical energy reflected and/or emitted by the target tissue upon illumination of the second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, and determining tissue characteristics of the target tissue based on the results of the spectroscopic measurements.
Abstract:
Detecting different spectral components of a response signal received from a device under test -DUT- in response to a stimulus signal, with a first splitter receiving the response signal and wavelength depending splitting from response signal a first partial signal and a second partial signal, a second splitter receiving the second partial signal and wavelength depending splitting there from a third partial signal, an optical detector, for receiving the first partial signal and the third partial signal and determining a corresponding optical power, and an optical shutter arranged to be moved to either let through to or block from the optical detector one of: the first partial signal and the third partial signal.
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:
A radiation pulse, such as from a solar simulator, is spectrally analyzed over a selected sampling pulse that is shorter in duration than the radiation pulse and is timed to begin after the start of the radiation pulse. A deformable membrane mirror is controlled to function as a high speed shutter in the path of the radiation pulse. When not deformed, the mirror reflects the radiation pulse into an optical instrument, such as a spectroradiometer. A sampling pulse is generated for a selected time after the start of the radiation pulse and is applied to the mirror to ensure total reflection of the radiation pulse only for the duration of the sampling pulse. Controls are provided to adjust the start time and duration of the sampling pulse, and to adjust the sensitivity of sensing the start of the radiation pulse.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides for a device, as well as a system and method associated therewith, for, among other things, providing: (i) up to five distinct measurement angles along with an illumination reference channel; (ii) a plurality of illumination sources that provide a focused beam of illumination at specific desired angles of incidence to a sample under target; (iii) a shutter mechanism incorporating a calibration transfer standard; (iv) an internal optical system that is operatively associated with a gimbaled structure suitable to allow vertical and angular conformity to a target sample; and (v) a handheld and operated enclosure incorporating a user interface with a visual display unit complete with interactive navigation means and an activation switch, and a number of surface detecting contact elements operatively associated with the optical system and shutter mechanism.
Abstract:
An infrared spectrometer is described wherein a detector array is optically coupled to a slab waveguide structure. A focal plane is provided outside of the output face of the slab waveguide structure and the detector array is mounted onto the slab waveguide structure at a fixed distance from the output face on the output focal plane.
Abstract:
In in-situ laser plasma spectroscopy (LPS) apparatus includes an enclosure for housing a laser energy source and associated signal coupling optics. A main fiber is attached to the enclosure at a first end of the main fiber, and attached to a probe at a second end of the main fiber. The main fiber is configured for transmitting input laser energy from the laser energy source to a target and for transmitting laser induced plasma emission signals back from the target. The probe has a single focal lens for directing the input laser energy from the main fiber to the target, and for directing the laser induced plasma emission signals from the target to the main fiber.
Abstract:
An optical processor includes a light source (20), a grating device (23), a first lens (24), a reflector (25), a second lens (26), an array of mirror cells (28), a color wheel (29), and a third lens (30). The light source is for generating a number of light beams. The grating device is for reflecting and dispersing the generated light beams. The first lens is for imaging the reflected and dispersed light beams. The reflector is for reflecting the imaged light beams. The second lens is for correcting any aberration of the reflected light beams. The array of mirror cells is for reflecting the light beams received from the second lens. The color wheel is for coloring the reflected light beams. The third lens is for projecting the colored light beams onto a display.
Abstract:
A multi-channel colorimeter has a spectral means which separates light to be measured into components of different wavelengths, a photoelectric converter provided with multiple wavelength channels that receive the separated light to be measured according to the wavelengths to output the corresponding signals at the respective wavelengths, a calculating section that calculates spectral characteristics of the light to be measured based on a composite spectral sensitivity which approximates a predetermined spectral sensitivity by integrating the outputs from the respective wavelength channels multiplied by predetermined weighting factors; and a special weighting factor generator that correctively sets the weighting factors as special weighting factors depending on a spectral intensity of the light to be measured.
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling the light source of a cavity ring-down spectrometer (CRDS). The system comprises a resonant optical cavity having at least two high reflectivity mirrors; a source for providing a continuous wave optical signal into the optical cavity, the source comprising an electrically pumped semiconductor gain medium; and a SOA interposed between the optical signal source and the optical cavity. The SOA receives the optical signal and transmits it to the resonant optical cavity. The system also includes a first detector for monitoring the intensity of radiation emitted from said cavity and generating a first detection signal based thereon; and at least a first controller for deactivating the optical signal based on a comparison of the first detection signal and a predetermined threshold and for thereafter reactivating the optical signal after a delay period in excess of the ring-down time of the optical cavity, the deactivating and reactivating being achieved by respectively turning off and then turning on electrical current to the SOA.