公开(公告)号：WO2009129479A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2009/040990

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  DUGAS, Michael, E. ,  GRODZINS, Lee ,  SHEFSKY, Stephen, I.

Inventor： DUGAS, Michael, E. ,  GRODZINS, Lee ,  SHEFSKY, Stephen, I.

IPC: G01N23/223

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: A method for classifying a sample based upon a complete spectral analysis. The sample is illuminated with penetrating radiation and an initial complete spectral analysis is performed based on spectral resolution of resonant fluorescence lines emitted at the surface, or within the volume, of the sample. If the initial complete spectral analysis yields the composition of the sample to within acceptable limits, analysis values are output to the user. Otherwise, further analysis, informed by the results if the initial complete spectral analysis, is performed.

Abstract translation: 一种基于完整光谱分析对样品进行分类的方法。 用穿透辐射照射样品，并且基于在样品的表面或体积内发射的共振荧光线的光谱分辨率进行初始完全光谱分析。 如果初始完整的光谱分析产生样品的组成在可接受的限度内，则将分析值输出给用户。 否则，进行进一步分析，通过结果通知是否进行初始完整光谱分析。

公开(公告)号：WO2008100914A3

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：PCT/US2008053691

申请日：2008-02-12

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  PIOREK STANISLAW ,  DUGAS MICHAEL E ,  ESTABROOKS PAUL ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  HAMILTON MARK ,  MARTIN KENNETH P ,  SREETHARAN PRATHEEV

Inventor： PIOREK STANISLAW ,  DUGAS MICHAEL E ,  ESTABROOKS PAUL ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  HAMILTON MARK ,  MARTIN KENNETH P ,  SREETHARAN PRATHEEV

IPC: G01N23/223

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: A hand-held, self-contained x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer (200) produces a small x-ray spot on a sample (604) to interrogate the elemental composition of a sample (604) region of millimeter-size characteristic dimension. The analyzer (200) includes an x-ray source for aiming an x-ray beam (304) toward a desired location on the sample (604). The analyzer (200) may include a digital camera (316) oriented toward the portion of the sample (604) that is, or would be, interrogated by the x-ray spot to facilitate aiming the analyzer (200). The analyzer may generate a reticule (908, 910) in a displayed image to indicate the portion of the sample (604) that is, or would be, illuminated by the x-ray beam (304). The analyzer (200) may include a detector collimator (1200) positioned along a light path between the spot and the detector (314). The analyzer (200) may include a chamber through which the beam (304) and the response signal (312) pass and a coupling for receiving an end of a purge gas tank (2502) for providing a purge gas to the chamber. The analyzer (200) may include a sensor operative to detect an amount of ambient gas present in the chamber. A calibration target (2200) and method (2300-2308) are disclosed for calibrating a location of a reticule in the analyzer (200).

Abstract translation: 手持式独立的x射线荧光（XRF）分析仪（200）在样品（604）上产生小的x射线斑点，以询问毫米尺寸特征尺寸的样品（604）区域的元素组成 。 分析器（200）包括用于将x射线束（304）朝向样品（604）上的期望位置瞄准的X射线源。 分析器（200）可以包括朝向被X射线点询问或将要被X射线点询问以便于对准分析器（200）的样本（604）的部分定向的数字照相机（316）。 所述分析器可以在所显示的图像中产生网状物（908,910），以指示被X射线束（304）照射或将由X射线束（304）照射的样本部分（604）。 分析器（200）可以包括沿着点和检测器（314）之间的光路定位的检测器准直器（1200）。 分析器（200）可以包括腔室，梁（304）和响应信号（312）通过该腔室，以及用于接收用于向腔室提供净化气体的吹扫气罐（2502）的端部的联接器。 分析器（200）可以包括可检测腔室中存在的环境气体量的传感器。 公开了用于校准分析器（200）中的网状物的位置的校准目标（2200）和方法（2300-2308）。

公开(公告)号：WO2008105782A3

公开(公告)日：2008-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2007012464

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  GRODZINS LEE

Inventor： GRODZINS LEE

IPC: H05B33/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: An instrument and method for measuring the elemental composition of a test material. The instrument has a source of penetrating radiation for irradiating an irradiated region of the test material, a detector for detecting fluorescence emission by the test material and for generating a detector signal, and a controller for converting the detector signal into a spectrum characterizing the composition of the test material. A platen of attenuating material extends outward from adjacent to, and surrounding, the irradiated surface of the test material. In certain embodiments, the thickness of the attenuating platen is tapered such as to decrease with increasing radial distance from the central irradiated region of the test material.

Abstract translation: 用于测量测试材料的元素组成的仪器和方法。 仪器具有用于照射测试材料的照射区域的穿透辐射源，用于检测测试材料的荧光发射和产生检测器信号的检测器，以及用于将检测器信号转换成表征组成的光谱的控制器 测试材料。 衰减材料的压板从测试材料的照射表面的相邻并且围绕其向外延伸。 在某些实施例中，衰减台板的厚度是锥形的，以便随着与测试材料的中心照射区域的径向距离的增加而减小。

公开(公告)号：WO2008052002A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：PCT/US2007082281

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  GRODZINS HAL

Inventor： GRODZINS LEE ,  GRODZINS HAL

IPC: G21K1/06 ,  G01N23/223

CPC classification number: G21K1/06 ,  G01N2223/316 ,  G21K2201/062 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: A method for obtaining a concentrated, monochromatic x-ray beam from a standard x-ray tube or other source of polychromatic emission. X-rays from the anode of the x-ray tube fluoresce an adjoining, independent target that produces a monochromatic spectrum, a portion of which is focused by the x-ray optical system. This two-stage method gives the system considerably versatility without undue loss in signal. The two-stage concentrator makes practical the use of focusing optics in hand-held and portable instruments.

Abstract translation: 用于从标准X射线管或其他多色发射源获得浓缩的单色X射线束的方法。 来自X射线管的阳极的X射线发出相邻的独立目标，产生单色光谱，其一部分由x射线光学系统聚焦。 这种两阶段的方法使得系统具有很大的通用性，而不会在信号中造成不必要的损失。 两级聚光器使手持和便携式仪器中的聚焦光学器件成为可能。

公开(公告)号：WO2004109331A3

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2004/018030

申请日：2004-06-04

Applicant: NITON LLC ,  GRODZINS, Lee

Inventor： GRODZINS, Lee

IPC: G01T3/06

Abstract: An apparatus for selective radiation detection includes a neutron detector that facilitates detection of neutron emitters, e.g. plutonium, and the like; a gamma ray detector that facilitates detection of gamma ray sources, e.g., uranium, and the like; and/or an X-ray analyzer that facilitates detection of materials that can shield radioactiv sources, e.g., lead, and the like.

公开(公告)号：WO2009002595A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：PCT/US2008060931

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  DILLON ROBERT ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  MELIKIAN STEPHANIE

Inventor： DILLON ROBERT ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  MELIKIAN STEPHANIE

IPC: G01N21/71 ,  G01N21/67

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01N21/67 ,  G01N21/718

Abstract: Multiple energy sources, such as a laser and electrical field, are employed, in close coordination, spatially and temporally, to clean a sample, vaporize its material and excite vapor atoms for the purpose of atomic emission spectroscopy. These methods permit better monitoring and control of the individual processes in real time, lead to higher consistency and higher quality optical emission spectra, and enhance the measurements of non-conducting solids, liquids and gases. Additionally, a portable instrument is provided with both laser source and spectrometer optically coupled to a hand-holdable unit.

Abstract translation: 激光和电场等多种能源在空间和时间上密切配合，用于清洁样品，汽化其材料并激发蒸汽原子，以达到原子发射光谱学的目的。 这些方法可以实时更好地监测和控制各个过程，从而实现更高的一致性和更高质量的光学发射光谱，并增强非导电固体，液体和气体的测量。 此外，便携式仪器配备有光学耦合到手持式单元的激光光源和光谱仪。

公开(公告)号：WO2009002595A9

公开(公告)日：2008-12-31

申请号：PCT/US2008/060931

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  DILLON, Robert ,  GRODZINS, Lee ,  MELIKIAN, Stephanie

Inventor： DILLON, Robert ,  GRODZINS, Lee ,  MELIKIAN, Stephanie

IPC: G01N21/71 ,  G01N21/67

Abstract: Multiple energy sources, such as a laser and electrical field, are employed, in close coordination, spatially and temporally, to clean a sample, vaporize its material and excite vapor atoms for the purpose of atomic emission spectroscopy. These methods permit better monitoring and control of the individual processes in real time, lead to higher consistency and higher quality optical emission spectra, and enhance the measurements of non-conducting solids, liquids and gases. Additionally, a portable instrument is provided with both laser source and spectrometer optically coupled to a hand-holdable unit.

Abstract translation: 激光和电场等多种能源在空间和时间上紧密协调地用于清洁样品，汽化其材料并激发蒸气原子以用于原子发射光谱学 。 这些方法可以实时更好地监测和控制各个过程，从而实现更高的一致性和更高质量的光学发射光谱，并增强非导电固体，液体和气体的测量。 此外，便携式仪器还配备有激光光源和光谱仪，光学耦合至手持式装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2008100914A9

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：PCT/US2008053691

申请日：2008-02-12

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  PIOREK STANISLAW ,  DUGAS MICHAEL E ,  ESTABROOKS PAUL ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  HAMILTON MARK ,  MARTIN KENNETH P ,  SREETHARAN PRATHEEV

Inventor： PIOREK STANISLAW ,  DUGAS MICHAEL E ,  ESTABROOKS PAUL ,  GRODZINS LEE ,  HAMILTON MARK ,  MARTIN KENNETH P ,  SREETHARAN PRATHEEV

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: A hand-held, self-contained x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer (200) produces a small x-ray spot on a sample (604) to interrogate the elemental composition of a sample (604) region of millimeter-size characteristic dimension. The analyzer (200) includes an x-ray source for aiming an x-ray beam (304) toward a desired location on the sample (604). The analyzer (200) may include a digital camera (316) oriented toward the portion of the sample (604) that is, or would be, interrogated by the x-ray spot to facilitate aiming the analyzer (200). The analyzer may generate a reticule (908, 910) in a displayed image to indicate the portion of the sample (604) that is, or would be, illuminated by the x-ray beam (304). The analyzer (200) may include a detector collimator (1200) positioned along a light path between the spot and the detector (314). The analyzer (200) may include a chamber through which the beam (304) and the response signal (312) pass and a coupling for receiving an end of a purge gas tank (2502) for providing a purge gas to the chamber. The analyzer (200) may include a sensor operative to detect an amount of ambient gas present in the chamber. A calibration target (2200) and method (2300-2308) are disclosed for calibrating a location of a reticule in the analyzer (200).

Abstract translation: 手持式独立的x射线荧光（XRF）分析仪（200）在样品（604）上产生小的x射线斑点，以询问毫米尺寸特征尺寸的样品（604）区域的元素组成 。 分析器（200）包括用于将x射线束（304）朝向样品（604）上的期望位置瞄准的X射线源。 分析器（200）可以包括朝向被X射线点询问或将要被X射线点询问以便于对准分析器（200）的样本（604）的部分定向的数字照相机（316）。 所述分析器可以在所显示的图像中产生网状物（908,910），以指示被X射线束（304）照射或将由X射线束（304）照射的样本部分（604）。 分析器（200）可以包括沿着点和检测器（314）之间的光路定位的检测器准直器（1200）。 分析器（200）可以包括腔室，梁（304）和响应信号（312）通过该腔室，以及用于接收用于向腔室提供净化气体的吹扫气罐（2502）的端部的联接器。 分析器（200）可以包括可检测腔室中存在的环境气体量的传感器。 公开了用于校准分析器（200）中的网状物的位置的校准目标（2200）和方法（2300-2308）。

公开(公告)号：WO2008105782A2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2007/012464

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: THERMO NITON ANALYZERS LLC ,  GRODZINS, Lee

Inventor： GRODZINS, Lee

IPC: H05B33/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: An instrument and method for measuring the elemental composition of a test material. The instrument has a source of penetrating radiation for irradiating an irradiated region of the test material, a detector for detecting fluorescence emission by the test material and for generating a detector signal, and a controller for converting the detector signal into a spectrum characterizing the composition of the test material. A platen of attenuating material extends outward from adjacent to, and surrounding, the irradiated surface of the test material. In certain embodiments, the thickness of the attenuating platen is tapered such as to decrease with increasing radial distance from the central irradiated region of the test material.

Abstract translation: 用于测量测试材料的元素组成的仪器和方法。 该仪器具有用于照射测试材料的照射区域的穿透辐射源，用于检测由测试材料发出的荧光并用于产生检测器信号的检测器，以及用于将检测器信号转换成表征 测试材料。 衰减材料的平台从邻近并围绕测试材料的照射表面向外延伸。 在某些实施例中，衰减台板的厚度是渐缩的，以便随着距测试材料的中央照射区域的径向距离的增加而减小。

公开(公告)号：WO2008103571A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2008/053618

申请日：2008-02-11

Applicant: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. ,  YELLEPEDDI, Ravisekhar ,  GRODZINS, Lee

Inventor： YELLEPEDDI, Ravisekhar ,  GRODZINS, Lee

IPC: G01N23/223 ,  G01N21/67 ,  G01N21/71

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N21/67 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: An analytical instrument is disclosed having both XRF and optical emission spectroscopy capabilities, hi a particularly advantageous embodiment, a field portable XRF device is removably coupled to the instrument by means of a docking station. A first surface of the sample is irradiated with an X-ray beam, and the X-ray radiation f luorescently emitted from the sample is detected and analyzed to acquire elemental composition data. In the preferred embodiment, the instrument is further provided with a spark source located proximal a second surface of the sample and a detector for sensing the radiation emitted from the spark-excited material. The combined instrument enables the acquisition of complementary elemental composition data by XRF and spark emission spectroscopy without having to transport a sample between separate instruments.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有XRF和光发射分光能力的分析仪器。在特别有利的实施例中，现场便携式XRF装置通过对接站可移除地耦合到仪器。 用X射线束照射样品的第一表面，并且从样品中发光的X射线辐射被检测和分析以获得元素组成数据。 在优选实施例中，仪器还设置有位于样品第二表面附近的火花源和用于感测从火花激发材料发射的辐射的检测器。 组合的仪器使得能够通过XRF和火花发射光谱获得互补的元素组成数据，而不必在单独的仪器之间传输样品。