Abstract:
An infrared emitter, which utilizes a photonic bandgap (PBG) structure to produce electromagnetic emissions with a narrow band of wavelengths, includes a semiconductor material layer, a dielectric material layer overlaying the semiconductor material layer, and a metallic material layer having an inner side overlaying the dielectric material layer. The semiconductor material layer is capable of being coupled to an energy source for introducing energy to the semiconductor material layer. An array of holes are defined in the device in a periodic manner, wherein each hole extends at least partially through the metallic material layer. The three material layers are adapted to transfer energy from the semiconductor material layer to the outer side of the metallic material layer and emit electromagnetic energy in a narrow band of wavelengths from the outer side of the metallic material layer.
Abstract:
A modular hyperspectral thermal camera that combines a wide field-of-view with a low erroneous recognition rate is described. The modular hyperspectral thermal camera provides such low erroneous recognition rates without any requirement for cryogenically cooling the associated optical components. The modular nature of the hyperspectral thermal camera permits easy exchange of the optical components and so provides a device that is easily calibrated and varied in resolution. In addition the modular nature allows the hyperspectral thermal camera to be readily converted to a broad band thermal camera, a full field spectrograph or a thermal bandpass filter camera, as required.
Abstract:
A wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer (WDM) for use in an optical network and in an optical performance monitor that minimizes increases in insertion losses over temperature variations. The WDM has a structure for holding at least one optical component. A diffraction grating assembly having a substrate is held in relation to the at least one optical component by the structure. A lens assembly having a focal length is held in relation to the at least one optical component. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the lens assembly and structure are approximately equal. The lens assembly is constructed from a material chosen to minimize its variance in focal length over temperature. The grating assembly has an angular dispersion that changes with temperature and the product of the focal length and angular dispersion remains constant over temperature. The WDM further comprises a prism having a change in index of refraction with temperature that is approximately equal to a negative of a coefficient of thermal expansion of the substrate. The substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion approximately equal to a negative of a coefficient of thermal expansion of air.
Abstract:
A device for monitoring wavelength division multiplexed optical signals for use in an optical network and in an optical performance monitor. A device has a structure for supporting components of the device. An optical component is supported at one end of the structure for transmitting the optical signals. A diffraction grating is supported at an opposing end of the structure for diffracting the optical signals from the optical component. An optical sensor is supported in relation to the diffraction grating by the structure for monitoring the optical signals. A telephoto lens assembly is supported by the structure and disposed between the optical sensor and the diffraction grating, the lens assembly having a focal length for focusing the optical signals in relation to the optical sensor. Thermal effects on the structure are balanced against thermal effects on the lens assembly. A prism is disposed between the lens assembly and diffraction grating. The prism is configured to anamorphically compress the diffracted optical signals. Thermal effects on the diffraction grating are balanced against thermal effects on the lens and prism.
Abstract:
A device for monitoring wavelength division multiplexed optical signals for use in an optical network and in an optical performance monitor. A device has a structure for supporting components of the device. An optical component is supported at one end of the structure for transmitting the optical signals. A diffraction grating is supported at an opposing end of the structure for diffracting the optical signals from the optical component. An optical sensor is supported in relation to the diffraction grating by the structure for monitoring the optical signals. A telephoto lens assembly is supported by the structure and disposed between the optical sensor and the diffraction grating, the lens assembly having a focal length for focusing the optical signals in relation to the optical sensor. Thermal effects on the structure are balanced against thermal effects on the lens assembly. A prism is disposed between the lens assembly and diffraction grating. The prism is configured to anamorphically compress the diffracted optical signals. Thermal effects on the diffraction grating are balanced against thermal effects on the lens and prism.
Abstract:
A solid-state device for the non-invasive generation and capture of thermal gradient spectra from sample tissues. The device includes an infrared transmissive layered window assembly (200) and elements for inducing a thermal gradient in sample tissues (350). Also provided is an infrared radiation detector (720) for detecting infrared emissions emanating from the tissue as the transient temperature gradient progesses into the sample tissues. The sensor provides output signals proportional to the detected infrared emissions. A data capture element is provided for the sampling of output signals received from the infrared radiation detector as the induced temperature gradient progresses into the sample tissue.
Abstract:
A portable light source comprises a lamp (10) contained in a lamp box (42), which is housed in a case (41) to significantly reduce the influences of ambient temperature. In other words, the deuterium lamp (10), likely to be influenced by temperature, is enclosed in a double shield structure including the case (41) as well as the lamp box (42). It is known that ultraviolet irradiation of the air generates ozone. To prevent ultraviolet rays from penetrating the cooling air, an ultraviolet window (69) of the lamp box (42) is provided on an extension light guide (70). As a result, the generation of ozone is controlled in the areas where ultraviolet rays exist in the case (41), effectively preventing the fluctuation of output light due to the generation of ozone.
Abstract:
A monolithic spectrometer system providing vibration immunity and thermal stability, designed for infrared gas detection and chemical identification in the field or on the loading dock. One embodiment of the invention includes a spectrometer system (10) with the following elements: a silicon block waveguide (12); a cylindrical mirror (14); a diffraction grating (16); and a linear detector array (18). Electronics (20) can couple to the array (18) so as to collect electronic data representative of the spectral characteristics of the light (22) entering the system (10). Control of the system (10) is obtained through user interface (24). A battery (26) can be used to power the system (10).
Abstract:
A light-weight, portable spectroradiometer provides a real-time data acquisition capability from 0.3 mu m to 3.0 mu m with selectable integration periods, and operates through a Centronics parallel port of a personal computer to program the spectrometer, store data, and to provide real time graphic output. Equipped with two spectrometers operating from a common optical input, high detector efficiency is obtained by structuring the detector elements for maximum energy gathering capability, matched to slit aperture size and orientation. No filters or mechanically driven mirrors are required, thereby permitting a compact, easily portable instrument. If desired, the detector array is readily adaptable to thermoelectric cooling.
Abstract:
Various embodiments disclosed herein describe an infrared (IR) imaging system for detecting a gas. The imaging system can include an optical filter that selectively passes light having a wavelength in a range of 1585 nm to 1595 nm while attenuating light at wavelengths above 1600 nm and below 1580 nm. The system can include an optical detector array sensitive to light having a wavelength of 1590 that is positioned rear of the optical filter.