Abstract:
A system with a radiation source device (40) which outputs a collimated beam of radiation (42) across a sample path having an unknown concentration of fluid of interest and a detector device (46) including a sample sensor (48), a reference sensor (50), and an integrating lens (56) positioned to integrate the collimated radiation (42) passing through the sample path evenly over the sample sensor (48) and the reference sensor (50) so that the instantaneous fields of view of the sample sensor (48) and the reference sensor (50) are the same to equalize any obscurations effects.
Abstract:
The novel spectrum analysis and absorption measurement process with controlled spectral range provides new facilities for spectrum analysis and the measurement of small uneven objects. The use of centring beams makes it possible to measured objects in depth (translucence, opalescence). The use of a CCD sensor instead of the PIN photodiode makes it possible to measure entire 3-dimensional bodies by spectrum analysis. Contact-free measurement means that this measuring process provides new opportunities on the production line and in the automatic production of textiles, paper, paints, foodstuffs, etc.
Abstract:
Disclosed is apparatus (1) for measuring fluorescence and absorbance of a substance in a sample, said apparatus (1) comprising: a flow cell (2) for containing a sample, a first light source (3), a first conductor (5) for transmitting light from the first light source (3) to the flow cell (2) for irradiating a sample contained therein, a second conductor (7) for transmitting light from the flow cell (2) to a sample detector (9) arranged to detect an electromagnetic radiation that has passed through said cell (2), and a processing unit (16) arranged to receive a first signal (31) from a reference detector (15) and a second signal (32) from the sample detector (9) and to determine an absorbance based on said first and second signals (31,32), said apparatus (1) further comprising a second light source (4), a third conductor (6) for transmitting light from the second light source (4) to the cell (2) and wherein the sample detector (9) is further arranged to also detect fluorescence signals in the light that has passed through the flow cell (2). The invention also relates to a method for measuring the absorbance and the fluorescence of a substance in a sample.
Abstract:
A spectrometer includes a light source that emits a beam into a sample volume comprising an absorbing medium. Thereafter, at least one detector detects at least a portion of the beam emitted by the light source. It is later determined, based on the detected at least a portion of the beam and by a controller, that a position and/or an angle of the beam should be changed. The beam emitted by the light source is then actively steered by an actuation element under control of the controller. In addition, a concentration of the absorbing media can be quantified or otherwise calculated (using the controller or optionally a different processor that can be local or remote). The actuation element(s) can be coupled to one or more of the light source, a detector or detectors, and a reflector or reflectors intermediate the light source and the detector(s).
Abstract:
A detector system having a single emitter body. The emitter body has a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for emitting a plurality of wavelengths. Each LED adapted to emit a different wavelength of light. A broadband filter is adapted to receive the plurality of wavelengths. A detector arrangement adapted to receive the plurality of wavelengths filtered by the broadband filter. A controller adapted to control the plurality of LEDs and detector arrangement.
Abstract:
A system with a radiation source device (40) which outputs a collimated beam of radiation (42) across a sample path having an unknown concentration of fluid of interest and a detector device (46) including a sample sensor (48), a reference sensor (50), and an integrating lens (56) positioned to integrate the collimated radiation (42) passing through the sample path evenly over the sample sensor (48) and the reference sensor (50) so that the instantaneous fields of view of the sample sensor (48) and the reference sensor (50) are the same to equalize any obscurations effects.