Flow cell for direct absorption spectroscopy

    公开(公告)号:US11493432B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-08

    申请号:US16940221

    申请日:2020-07-27

    Abstract: A flow cell assembly (16) for a fluid analyzer (14) that analyzes a sample (12) includes (i) a base (350) that includes a base window (350B); (ii) a cap (352) having a cap window (352B) that is spaced apart from the base window (350B); and (iii) a gasket (360) that is secured to and positioned between the base (350) and the cap (352), the gasket (360) having a gasket body (360A) that includes a gasket opening (360B). The gasket body (360A), the base (350) and the cap (352) cooperate to define a flow cell chamber (362). Moreover, an inlet passageway (366) extends into the flow cell chamber (362) to direct the sample (12) into the flow cell chamber (362); and an outlet passageway (368) extends into the flow cell chamber (362) to allow the sample (12) to exit the flow cell chamber (362).

    Low-noise spectroscopic imaging system using substantially coherent illumination

    公开(公告)号:US11194143B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US17021263

    申请日:2020-09-15

    Abstract: A spectral imaging device (12) includes an image sensor (28), a tunable light source (14), an optical assembly (17), and a control system (30). The optical assembly (17) includes a first refractive element (24A) and a second refractive element (24B) that are spaced apart from one another by a first separation distance. The refractive elements (24A) (24B) have an element optical thickness and a Fourier space component of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function. Further, the element optical thickness of each refractive element (24A) (24B) and the first separation distance are set such that the Fourier space components of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function of each refractive element (24A) (24B) fall outside a Fourier space measurement passband.

    LASER POWER ADJUSTMENT DURING TUNING TO COMPENSATE FOR DETECTOR RESPONSE AND VARYING BACKGROUND ABSORBPTION

    公开(公告)号:US20190131769A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-02

    申请号:US16160822

    申请日:2018-10-15

    Abstract: An assembly (14) for analyzing a sample (15) includes a detector assembly (18); a tunable laser assembly (10); and (iii) a laser controller (10F). The detector assembly (18) has a linear response range (232) with an upper bound (232A) and a lower bound (232B). The tunable laser assembly (10) is tunable over a tunable range, and includes a gain medium (10B) that generates an illumination beam (12) that is directed at the detector assembly (18). The laser controller (10F) dynamically adjusts a laser drive to the gain medium (10B) so that the illumination beam (12) has a substantially constant optical power at the detector assembly (18) while the tunable laser assembly (10) is tuned over at least a portion of the tunable range.

    LOW-NOISE SPECTROSCOPIC IMAGING SYSTEM USING SUBSTANTIALLY COHERENT ILLUMINATION
    4.
    发明申请
    LOW-NOISE SPECTROSCOPIC IMAGING SYSTEM USING SUBSTANTIALLY COHERENT ILLUMINATION 有权
    低噪声光谱成像系统使用大量相干照明

    公开(公告)号:US20160327777A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-10

    申请号:US15109570

    申请日:2015-01-18

    Abstract: A spectral imaging device (12) includes an image sensor (28), a tunable light source (14), an optical assembly (17), and a control system (30). The optical assembly (17) includes a first refractive element (24A) and a second refractive element (24B) that are spaced apart from one another by a first separation distance. The refractive elements (24A) (24B) have an element optical thickness and a Fourier space component of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function. Further, the element optical thickness of each refractive element (24A) (24B) and the first separation distance are set such that the Fourier space components of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function of each refractive element (24A) (24B) fall outside a Fourier space measurement passband.

    Abstract translation: 光谱成像装置(12)包括图像传感器(28),可调谐光源(14),光学组件(17)和控制系统(30)。 光学组件(17)包括彼此间隔开第一间隔距离的第一折射元件(24A)和第二折射元件(24B)。 折射元件(24A)(24B)具有光学频率依赖透射函数的元件光学厚度和傅立叶空间分量。 此外,每个折射元件(24A)(24B)和第一分隔距离的元件光学厚度被设置为使得每个折射元件(24A)(24B)的光学频率相关透射函数的傅立叶空间分量落在傅里叶 空间测量通带。

    INFRARED IMAGING MICROSCOPE USING TUNABLE LASER RADIATION
    5.
    发明申请
    INFRARED IMAGING MICROSCOPE USING TUNABLE LASER RADIATION 审中-公开
    使用激光激光辐射的红外成像显微镜

    公开(公告)号:US20160320597A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-03

    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.

    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。

    Rapidly Tunable Laser Assembly
    6.
    发明申请
    Rapidly Tunable Laser Assembly 有权
    快速可调激光装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160301187A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-13

    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件组件。 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。

    Low-noise spectroscopic imaging system using substantially coherent illumination

    公开(公告)号:US10795139B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-06

    申请号:US16581136

    申请日:2019-09-24

    Abstract: A spectral imaging device (12) includes an image sensor (28), a tunable light source (14), an optical assembly (17), and a control system (30). The optical assembly (17) includes a first refractive element (24A) and a second refractive element (24B) that are spaced apart from one another by a first separation distance. The refractive elements (24A) (24B) have an element optical thickness and a Fourier space component of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function. Further, the element optical thickness of each refractive element (24A) (24B) and the first separation distance are set such that the Fourier space components of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function of each refractive element (24A) (24B) fall outside a Fourier space measurement passband.

    PULSED QUANTUM CASCADE DEVICE ASSEMBLY WITH ACTIVE VOLTAGE PULLDOWN

    公开(公告)号:US20200169064A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-28

    申请号:US16574894

    申请日:2019-09-18

    Abstract: A laser assembly (10) for generating a pulsed output beam (16) includes a quantum cascade device (12); and a laser driver (14A) that controls the voltage to the quantum cascade device (12) in a pulsed drive profile (950) to generate the pulsed output beam (16). The pulsed drive profile (950) includes a plurality of spaced on-time segments (952) in which the laser driver (14A) directs voltage to the quantum cascade device (12), and at least one off-time segment (954) in which the laser driver (14A) pulls down the voltage from the quantum cascade device (12). The off-time segment (954) occurs between two on-time segments (952).

    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.

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