Abstract:
A system or method for analyzing a sample include an input light source, a double subtractive monochromator positioned to receive light from the input light source and to sequentially illuminate the sample with each of a plurality of wavelengths, a multi-channel fluorescence detector positioned to receive and substantially simultaneously detect multiple wavelengths of light emitted by the sample for each of the plurality of excitation wavelengths, an absorption detector positioned to receive and detect light passing through the sample, and a computer in communication with the monochromator, the fluorescence detector, and the absorption detector, the computer controlling the monochromator to sequentially illuminate the sample with each of the plurality of wavelengths while measuring absorption and fluorescence of the sample based on signals received from the fluorescence and absorption detectors
Abstract:
A method for identification of a material by analysis of a sample of the material is disclosed. The method comprises illuminating the sample with a plurality of excitation wavelengths, measuring a plurality of emission wavelengths for each excitation wavelengths to define a measured three-dimensional intensity contour. The values of maxima are located in the three-dimensional intensity contour and are compared to a library of values of known maxima associated with known species. A model of a three-dimensional intensity contour is generated and compared to the measured three-dimensional contour to determine residual errors. A comparison of errors between the generated and measured three-dimensional contours. Error minimization is used to determine the correct model of the three dimensional intensity contour.
Abstract:
A method for identification of a material by analysis of a sample of the material is disclosed. The method comprises illuminating the sample with a plurality of excitation wavelengths, measuring a plurality of emission wavelengths for each excitation wavelengths to define a measured three-dimensional intensity contour. The values of maxima are located in the three-dimensional intensity contour and are compared to a library of values of known maxima associated with known species. A model of a three-dimensional intensity contour is generated and compared to the measured three-dimensional contour to determine residual errors. A comparison of errors between the generated and measured three-dimensional contours. Error minimization is used to determine the correct model of the three dimensional intensity contour.