Abstract:
A method for the spectral analysis of short optical pulses (12) uses an optical group velocity dispersive medium (14), for example, a low loss single mode optical fiber, to map the optical spectrum (a) of the pulse into the time domain (c, d). One application of this method is used for obtaining a serial, time domain readout of information stored in a photochemical hole burning memory which utilizes a medium with broad hole widths.
Abstract:
The subject invention discloses devices and methods for sampling an analog signal in order to perform data analysis. More particularly, the subject invention provides a time-resolved, direct, high-speed sampling of analog output of a detector, in order to capture harmonic content of the signal without the need to modulate the detection system. The sampling devices and corresponding methods include a detector module for measuring a response generated from a sample, an analog to digital converter for sampling the analog signal, received from the detector module, and converting it into a digital signal; and a logic circuit coupled to the converter for processing the digital signal. The sampling rate of the converter is faster than the response of the sample, and the logic circuit is capable of analyzing the digital signal acquired from the converter and continuously transferring the data analysis obtained to a storage or display device.
Abstract:
An apparatus for incorporation into time-domain spectroscopy systems that creates a continuous reference whereby a sample pulses' phase and amplitude can be tracked and corrected employs a beam splitter to generate sample and reference pulses. A detector is positioned for receiving the reference radiation pulses that do not interact with the sample. The same detector is also positioned for receiving the sample radiation pulses that emerge from the sample. The apparatus can be readily implemented by being configured between the emitter and detector of a terahertz time-domain spectrometer. The reference pulse is used to trace the changes in time and amplitude of the sample pulse. Since any changes in the reference pulse will most likely manifest in the sample pulse, the reference pulse is monitored and used to correct the sample pulse and thereby reduce the effects of jitter.
Abstract:
Disclosed are an optical spectroscopy system using a matched filter-based broadband signal receiver for stable data extraction, and a method for controlling the optical spectroscopy system. The optical spectroscopy system may comprise: a light transmission unit for irradiating light on a particular region of a subject by means of a plurality of light sources, wherein the light irradiated from the plurality of light sources is code-modulated by means of the Walsh codes and then irradiated; and a light receiving unit for detecting emergent light which has passed through the particular region, wherein the light source is identified by demodulating the light by means of the Walsh codes.
Abstract:
1. An evaluation circuit for an optoelectronic detector and method for recording fluorescence events. 2.1 In fluorescence measurements and measurements of the Raman spectrum using pulsed stimulation, spectrally overlapping stray light and fluorescent light interfere with each other, reducing the sensitivity of the measurements. With known evaluation circuits (1), which provide synchronisation of an analogue/digital converter (2) with the light pulses, it is only possible for fluorescent light to be absorbed, or else fluorescent and stray light cannot be differentiated. An improved evaluation circuit (1) is required that provides high sensitivity for low expense. 2.2 For this purpose, a shift register (3) having at least one data input, one clock input, a plurality of register stages and at least one data output is provided, wherein the output from the analogue/digital converter (2) is connected to the data input to the shift register (3). With a shift register, fluorescent and stray light can be differentiated temporally at low expense. 2.3 Microscopy
Abstract:
Light to be measured L and sampling pulse light L SP are each split into M beams, and a time delay of 0, T, 2T, ..., (M-1)T is given to each of the M-split sampling pulse light beams. The M-split light beams to be measured are then respectively multiplexed with M optical 90-degree hybrids, and M electrical field amplitudes per time T are determined for the light beam to be measured, based on M sets of output currents received at a balance light receiving element that receives light emitted from each of the optical 90-degree hybrids. The amplitudes of the respective wavelength optical signals contained in the light beam to be measured are calculated through Fourier transformations of the field electrical amplitudes. Pulsed light with a spectral width that covers the total frequency bandwidth of the light to be measured is used as the sampling pulse light. Where the total frequency bandwidth of the light to be measured is Δf total , and the frequency interval of the optical signals contained in the light to be measured is Δf, T ≤ 1/Δf total and 1/(met) ≤ Δf are set.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solution for time-resolved spectroscopy, wherein the sample to be analyzed is illuminated by a modulated light source, and the spectrum reflected therefrom is recorded in a time-resolved manner and evaluated. In the method according to the invention for time-resolved spectroscopy, a sample to be analyzed is irradiated by a modulated light source having short light pulses, and the radiation emitted by the sample is represented via imaging optical elements and a spectral-selective element on a sensor disposed in the image plane, and the signals thereof are evaluated by a control and regulating unit, and/or stored. The sensor disposed in the image plane is a PMD sensor, which in addition to the intensity values also determines the running times of the radiation emitted by the sample, and forwards the same to the control and regulating unit. Although PMD sensors were originally intended for object recognition, particularly in traffic, the use thereof in many other technical fields is conceivable and advantageous. The solution provided herein describes the use of PMD sensors in spectroscopy, particularly for the time-resolved analysis of samples. However, the use of PMD sensors is also possible in Raman spectrometry, or for the measurement of luminescence, such as for differentiating phosphorescence and fluorescence light.
Abstract:
Light from an object (152) moving through an imaging system (154) is collected, dispersed, and imaged onto a time delay integration (TDI) detector (148) that is inclined relative to an axis of motion of the object, producing a pixilated output signal. In one embodiment, the movement of the image object over the TDI detector (148) is asynchronous with the movement of the output signal producing an output signal that is a composite of the image of the object at varying focal point along the focal plane. In another embodiment, light from the object is periodically incident on the inclined TDI, producing a plurality of spaced apart images and corresponding output signals that propagate across the TDI detector (148). The inclined plane enables images of FISH probes or other components within an object to be produced at different focal point, so that the 3D spatial relationship between the FISH probes or components can be resolved.
Abstract:
A fluorescence measuring device having a CCD camera applied thereto that is capable of measuring a fluorescent component emitted from a measurement subject in response to an excitation pulse component with which the measuring subject is periodically irradiated. The fluorescence measuring device is at least provided with a CCD, and a control section. The CCD comprises a photoelectric conversion element that photoelectrically converts fluorescent component emitted from a measurement subject, and a charge-storage element that stores and transfers the charges photoelectrically converted by the photoelectric conversion element. The control section outputs an electron shutter signal for sweeping away the charges photoelectrically converted by the photoelectric conversion element, a readout signal for reading out the photoelectrically converted charges into the charge-storage element, and a transfer signal for successively transferring the charges that have been read out. Particularly, the control section outputs an electron shutter signal in response to the generation of an excitation pulse component and outputs a readout signal in response to the outputting of the electron shutter signal, and outputs transfer signals every predetermined number of times of outputting of the readout signal.