Abstract:
Monochromatic light emitted from a monochromator is split into two light beams. These light beams are detected by a photodetector and converted into corresponding electric signals after having been transmitted, respectively, through a sample to be analyzed and a reference placed in the respective beam paths. The signal corresponding to the light beam transmitted through the sample and the signal corresponding to the light beam transmitted through the reference are converted into digital signals which are subsequently stored in respective digital storages or memories. The signal corresponding to the light beam transmitted through the reference is compared with a value in a predetermined range. The resultant value is then converted into an analog signal for operating a sensitivity regulator thereby to adjust the sensitivity of the photodetector. Thus, the signal corresponding to the light beam transmitted through the reference (reference light signal) is so controlled as to lie in a predetermined range. From the digital signals stored in the digital memory, ratio between the sample light signal and the reference light signal is arithmetically calculated by a digital processor unit for determining the transmittance of the sample. Since the reference light signal is prevented from significant variation and the calculation of the signal ratio is effected on the basis of digital technique, the measurement accuracy is remarkably enhanced.
Abstract:
A tristimulus colorimeter employs a multiplexed dual slope integrator digital voltmeter wherein unknown and reference light beams are compared by sequentially applying unknown and reference electrical signals representative of the two respective light beams to the non-inverting and inverting inputs, respectively, of the integrator amplifier. Moreover, a compensating circuit provides for compensation of the colorimeter output signals with respect to reflectance error encountered in the optics portion of the colorimeter.
Abstract:
An electronic spectrophotometer for measuring the reflectance of colored samples relative to a reference standard. A switching mirror directs light from a monochromator on a sample and a reference standard that are spaced apart. Reflections therefrom fall on a common photoelectric detector and the resultant signals are amplified, separated and indicated as a quotient between sample and standard reflectance.
Abstract:
A multiple path spectrophotometer system is disclosed in which the beam from a radiation source is selectively directed over a plurality of different paths which may contain sample material or reference material and is detected by a single detector. The radiation source is operable to provide a beam at a plurality of alternately selectable wavelengths and the detector detects the absorption effects of material within the selected path. The method uses three sequential paths in which one path has negligible absorption, one has known selective absorption and one has unknown selective absorption to be determined.
Abstract:
System for periodicially shifting a light beam between two axially displaced paths consists of a rotary assembly subdivided into at least three angularly displaced segments, one of the segments allowing the beam to pass through the assembly along one path, the other two segments comprising axially aligned radially spaced oppositely directed conically shaped reflectors arranged to axially displace the beam when it impinges on one of them.
Abstract:
A spectrometer according to this disclosure includes optical means for receiving radiation from a region which may or may not contain particular materials to be monitored. Spectrum display means is provided for displaying the spectrum of received radiation. A first output means having first apertures is disposed to pass an image of absorption lines associated with the particular material being monitored, and second output means having second apertures is disposed to pass an image of continuum associated with the particular material.
Abstract:
A spectrophotometer of the two-beam type employing two adjustable monochromators and employing a rotating chopper disc to provide time-sharing operation, such as split-beam operation, dual wavelength operation, or other desired modes of operation. The chopper disc motor is stabilized by a fiber optic feedback system and cooperating electronic system utilizing light beams reflected by the underside of the chopper disc and photo diodes responding to these reflections. The main optical system includes an adjustable lens element coupled to one of the monochromators to compensate for variations in refractive index of the lens element with wavelength. The electronic readout system is gated by the chopper disc stabilizing system to maintain synchronism of the readout signals with the two monochromatic excitation beams.