Abstract:
A method and a device for the thermal analysis of a sample, as well as a method and a device for the calibration of a temperature measuring device used in a device for the thermal analysis.
Abstract:
A handheld LIBS analyzer includes a laser source for generating a laser beam and a spectrometer subsystem for analyzing a plasma generated when the laser beam strikes a sample. A nose section includes an end plate with an aperture for the laser beam, a purge cavity behind the aperture fluidly connected to a source of purge gas, and a shield covering the purge cavity. A vent removes purge gas from the purge cavity when the end plate is placed on the sample.
Abstract:
A temperature measurement apparatus for measuring a temperature profile of a substrate mounted on a rotating table, including a radiation temperature measurement unit configured to measure the temperature of plural temperature measurement areas on a surface of the rotating table in a radius direction of the rotating table by scanning the surface of the rotating table in the radius direction; a temperature map generating unit that specifies the address of the temperature measurement area based on the number of the temperature measurement areas measured by the radiation temperature measurement unit for each of the scanning operations in the radius direction of the rotating table, and the rotating speed of the rotating table, and stores the temperature in correspondence with the corresponding address in a storing unit; and a temperature data display processing unit that displays a temperature profile of the rotating table.
Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed herein provide a non-intrusive thermal (NIT) monitor for sensing temperatures useful for semiconductor manufacturing applications. In some embodiments, a NIT monitor comprises a thermopile, a fluid housing with a fluid window, and an elongated member positioned between the thermopile and the fluid window for transmitting or reflecting infrared signals corresponding to a temperature of a fluid in the fluid housing. The fluid housing may have a cross-sectional profile to enable the manipulation of the fluid flow under the fluid window, enhancing the speed and accuracy of the temperature sampling. The elongated member, which may be hollow and coated with gold, may an extended piece of the fluid housing or a part of an optics housing. In some embodiments, the NIT monitor is connected to a main conditioning circuit board via a cable for processing the temperature measurements at a remote location.
Abstract:
A sample holder for magnetic nanoparticle samples including a plurality of sample wells for holding a magnetic nanoparticle sample, which are distributed on a top surface of the sample holder. The sample wells are distributed such that a first distance between neighboring samples wells and/or a second distance between each peripheral sample well and a respective edge of the top surface of the sample holder and/or a third distance between a deepest point of the sample wells and a bottom of the sample holder is between 1 and 100 times greater than a thermal diffusion length of the sample holder material. The sample holder is used in a lock-in thermography system.
Abstract:
An ultra-high temperature optical method incorporates speckle optics for sensing displacement and strain measurements well above conventional measurement techniques. High temperature pattern materials are used which can endure experimental high temperature environments while simultaneously having a minimum optical aberration. A purge medium is used to reduce or eliminate optical distortions and to reduce, and/or eliminate oxidation of the target specimen.
Abstract:
A handheld LIBS analyzer includes a laser source for generating a laser beam and a spectrometer subsystem for analyzing a plasma generated when the laser beam strikes a sample. A nose section includes an end plate with an aperture for the laser beam, a purge cavity behind the aperture fluidly connected to a source of purge gas, and a shield covering the purge cavity. A vent removes purge gas from the purge cavity when the end plate is placed on the sample.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for quantitating one or more biomolecules in a sample using IR based techniques, sample holder devices for use in such methods as well as methods for manufacturing such sample holder devices.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a pyrometer system and comprises an elevator tube. The elevator tube comprises an inner tube and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube in telescoping arrangement and extending from a top to a bottom thereof, the arrangement defining a fluid passageway therebetween. The elevator tube further comprises a port associated with the outer tube that is operable to transmit a cooling gas therethrough into the fluid passageway. A pyrometer head is coupled to the bottom of the inner tube and is operable to transmit and receive radiation through the inner tube. The system further comprises a spider collar coupled to at least one of a top of the inner tube or outer tube, and is operable to support a work piece for thermal measurement thereof.
Abstract:
Apparatus (2) includes a platform (14) on which is supported, via spaced apart posts (16), a stationary rigid support disc (17). Between the platform (14) and disc (17), plaque holder (18) is rotatably mounted. The plaque holder is arranged to hold a plaque (19) for assessment. The plaque is made by injection molding from a composition comprising a polymeric material and a specific amount of reheat additive(s) and any other additives(s) to be assessed. The plaque holder is arranged to move the plaque relative to the disc (17). In an input position, the plaque holder (18) is arranged directly underneath opening (20). In a measurement position, which is 90° from the input position, there are provided first and second temperature measuring assemblies (24, 26) arranged to measure the temperature of the top and bottom surfaces of a plaque held in the plaque holder. The plaque holder can be rotated through 90° from the measurement position to a heating position, wherein the plaque is positioned directly below a heat lamp. In use, the plaque holder is rotated to the heating position, wherein the plaque is heated by the lamp for a predetermined time. Then the plaque holder is rapidly rotated back to the measurement position, wherein the temperatures of the upper and lower surfaces of the plaque are rapidly measured. These steps are repeated and data recorded to allow reheat and/or other characteristics of the plaque to be assessed over time.