Laser source assembly with thermal control and mechanically stable mounting

    公开(公告)号:US10181693B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-15

    申请号:US14968113

    申请日:2015-12-14

    Abstract: A laser source (340) that generates an output beam (354) that is directed along a beam axis (354A) that is coaxial with a first axis and orthogonal to a second axis comprises a first frame (356), a laser (358), and a first mounting assembly (360). The laser (358) generates the output beam (354) that is directed along the beam axis (354A). The first mounting assembly (360) couples the laser (358) to the first frame (356). The first mounting assembly (360) allows the laser (358) to expand and contract relative to the first frame (356) along the first axis and along the second axis, while maintaining alignment of the output beam (354) so the beam axis (354A) is substantially coaxial with the first axis. The first mounting assembly (360) can include a first fastener assembly (366) that couples the laser (358) to the first frame (356), and a first alignment assembly (368) that maintains alignment of the laser (358) along a first alignment axis (370) that is substantially parallel to the first axis.

    Infrared imaging microscope using tunable laser radiation

    公开(公告)号:US10082654B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-25

    申请号:US15209596

    申请日:2016-07-13

    Abstract: An imaging microscope (12) for generating an image of a sample (10) comprises a beam source (14) that emits a temporally coherent illumination beam (20), the illumination beam (20) including a plurality of rays that are directed at the sample (10); an image sensor (18) that converts an optical image into an array of electronic signals; and an imaging lens assembly (16) that receives rays from the beam source (14) that are transmitted through the sample (10) and forms an image on the image sensor (18). The imaging lens assembly (16) can further receive rays from the beam source (14) that are reflected off of the sample (10) and form a second image on the image sensor (18). The imaging lens assembly (16) receives the rays from the sample (10) and forms the image on the image sensor (18) without splitting and recombining the rays.

    Rapidly tunable laser assembly
    26.
    发明授权
    Rapidly tunable laser assembly 有权
    快速可调激光装置

    公开(公告)号:US09496674B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-15

    申请号:US14012612

    申请日:2013-08-28

    Abstract: A laser assembly for generating an output beam includes a first module assembly, a second module assembly, and a module fastener assembly. The second module assembly is selectively movable relative to the first module assembly to selectively adjust a cavity length, and a pivot axis of a grating in the laser. Further, an arm assembly that retains the grating can be adjusted to adjust the cavity length, and to adjust the plane of the grating face. Moreover, the grating is movable relative to the arm assembly to align the grating.

    Abstract translation: 用于产生输出光束的激光组件包括第一模块组件,第二模块组件和模块紧固组件。 第二模块组件可相对于第一模块组件选择性地移动以选择性地调节腔体长度以及激光器中光栅的枢转轴线。 此外,可以调节保持光栅的臂组件以调节腔的长度,并调整光栅面的平面。 此外,光栅可相对于臂组件移动以对准光栅。

    Infrared imaging microscope using tunable laser radiation
    27.
    发明授权
    Infrared imaging microscope using tunable laser radiation 有权
    红外成像显微镜使用可调激光辐射

    公开(公告)号:US09432592B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-30

    申请号:US14353487

    申请日:2012-10-25

    Abstract: An imaging microscope (12) for generating an image of a sample (10) comprises a beam source (14) that emits a temporally coherent illumination beam (20), the illumination beam (20) including a plurality of rays that are directed at the sample (10); an image sensor (18) that converts an optical image into an array of electronic signals; and an imaging lens assembly (16) that receives rays from the beam source (14) that are transmitted through the sample (10) and forms an image on the image sensor (18). The imaging lens assembly (16) can further receive rays from the beam source (14) that are reflected off of the sample (10) and form a second image on the image sensor (18). The imaging lens assembly (16) receives the rays from the sample (10) and forms the image on the image sensor (18) without splitting and recombining the rays.

    Abstract translation: 用于产生样品(10)的图像的成像显微镜(12)包括发射时间相干照明光束(20)的光束源(14),所述照明光束(20)包括指向 样品(10); 将光学图像转换为电子信号阵列的图像传感器(18); 以及成像透镜组件(16),其接收来自所述光束源(14)的透射通过所述样品(10)的光并在所述图像传感器(18)上形成图像。 成像透镜组件(16)可以进一步接收来自所述光束源(14)的从所述样品(10)反射的光线,并在所述图像传感器(18)上形成第二图像。 成像透镜组件(16)接收来自样品(10)的光线,并且在图像传感器(18)上形成图像而不分裂和重新组合光线。

    SPECTRAL IMAGING OF A SAMPLE USING A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE MID-INFRARED WAVELENGTHS
    28.
    发明申请
    SPECTRAL IMAGING OF A SAMPLE USING A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE MID-INFRARED WAVELENGTHS 有权
    使用多个中红外波长的多样性进行样品的光谱成像

    公开(公告)号:US20150323384A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-12

    申请号:US14796858

    申请日:2015-07-10

    Abstract: Spectrally analyzing an unknown sample (10A) includes (i) providing a spatially homogeneous region (10B) of the unknown sample (10A); (ii) directing a plurality of interrogation beams (16) at the spatially homogeneous region (10B) with a laser source (14), (iii) acquiring a separate output image (245) while the unknown sample (10A) is illuminated by each of the interrogation beams (16) with an image sensor (26A); and (iv) analyzing less than fifty output images (245) to analyze whether a characteristic is present in the unknown sample (10A) with a control system (28) that includes a processor. Each of the interrogation beams (16) is nominally monochromatic and has a different interrogation wavelength that is in the mid-infrared spectral range.

    Abstract translation: 光谱分析未知样品(10A)包括(i)提供未知样品(10A)的空间均匀区域(10B); (ii)用激光源(14)在空间均匀区域(10B)处引导多个询问光束(16),(iii)获取单独的输出图像(245),而未知样品(10A)被每个 的询问光束(16)与图像传感器(26A)相连; 以及(iv)分析少于五十个输出图像(245)以分析具有包括处理器的控制系统(28)的未知样本(10A)中的特征是否存在。 每个询问光束(16)名义上是单色的,并且具有在中红外光谱范围内的不同的询问波长。

    Rapidly tunable laser source assembly with long stroke grating mover
    29.
    发明授权
    Rapidly tunable laser source assembly with long stroke grating mover 有权
    具有长行程光栅移动器的快速可调激光源组件

    公开(公告)号:US09147995B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-29

    申请号:US13834607

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: A laser assembly (10) that generates a beam (12) includes (i) a gain medium (22) that generates the beam (12) when electrical power is directed to the gain medium (22); (ii) a grating (32) positioned in a path of the beam (12); (iii) a grating arm (34) that retains the grating (32); and (iv) a mover assembly (36) that moves the grating arm (34) about a pivot axis (38). The mover assembly (36) includes a coarse mover (344) that makes large scale movements to the grating arm (34), and a fine mover (352) that makes fine movements to the grating arm (34). With this design, the mover assembly (36) can quickly and accurately move the grating (32) over a relatively large range.

    Abstract translation: 产生光束(12)的激光组件(10)包括(i)当电功率被引导到增益介质(22)时产生光束(12)的增益介质(22)。 (ii)定位在所述梁(12)的路径中的光栅(32); (iii)保持所述光栅(32)的光栅臂(34); 和(iv)围绕枢转轴线(38)移动光栅臂(34)的移动器组件(36)。 移动器组件(36)包括使格栅臂(34)大规模运动的粗动机(344)和对光栅臂(34)进行精细运动的精细移动器(352)。 通过这种设计,移动器组件(36)可以在相对大的范围内快速且准确地移动光栅(32)。

    Mounting base for a laser system
    30.
    发明授权
    Mounting base for a laser system 有权
    激光系统的安装底座

    公开(公告)号:US09093813B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US13649914

    申请日:2012-10-11

    Abstract: A laser source assembly (10) comprises a laser system (228), a mounting base (226), and a temperature control system (229). The mounting base (226) supports the laser system (228). The mounting base (226) includes a side wall (232) having a side top (232T) and a side bottom (232B), and a base floor (234) that extends away from the side wall (232) between the side top (232T) and the side bottom (232B). The temperature control system (229) controls the temperature of the laser system (228) and/or the mounting base (226). The temperature control system (229) includes a heat transferor (246) positioned substantially adjacent to an outer surface (2320) of the side wall (232). Heat generated by the laser system (228) is transferred away from the base floor (234) and through the side wall (232) to the heat transferor (246).

    Abstract translation: 激光源组件(10)包括激光系统(228),安装基座(226)和温度控制系统(229)。 安装基座(226)支撑激光系统(228)。 安装基座(226)包括具有侧顶(232T)和侧底(232B)的侧壁(232),以及底座(234),其从侧顶( 232T)和侧底(232B)。 温度控制系统(229)控制激光系统(228)和/或安装基座(226)的温度。 温度控制系统(229)包括基本上邻近侧壁(232)的外表面(2320)定位的传热器(246)。 由激光系统(228)产生的热量从基底(234)移开并通过侧壁(232)转移到传热器(246)。

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