Abstract:
A scanning monochromator includes a plurality of diffraction gratings mounted on a rotatable turret, so that each grating may be moved and precisely indexed into operative position. Each grating so positioned is angularly rotated about its axis by the same scanning arm, driven by a cam having two similar (but different) contours for producing one of two similar scanning functions for the various gratings. Preferably more interchangeable order-separating filters than gratings are included to insure complete and efficient filtering (e.g., 14 filters for 7 gratings). Both the stepping of the grating turret and of the filters (e.g., on a filter wheel) are controlled by (digital) signals, derived from the actual wavenumber being separated, as precisely read by (coarse and fine) digital encoder discs on the wavenumber scanning driving shafts (before and after a large-ratio reduction system). The digital control signals and a signal indicating the operative grating provide a readout of the wavenumber, directly usable by data processing apparatus. The closed loop digital nature of the control signals are free of any non-systematic errors, and allow the instrument to be ''''indexed'''' to any desired wavenumber (and then ''''instructed'''' to scan to any other wavenumber automatically).
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.
Abstract:
A target for evaluating the characteristics of a thermoplastic photosensitive element is herein disclosed. The target includes a partially transparent or partially absorbing film having at least two fixed narrow bandwidth slits therein and a mask of varying optical density placed on top of or underneath the slit containing film. The target is capable of being positioned in contact with the photosensitive element to reside between the element and a source of exposing radiation. When exposed to a calibrated source of light, an image of known high frequency spatial intensity distribution surrounded by a normal sensitometric exposure results. By observing the effects of this known exposure on a developed thermoplastic photoreceptor characteristics of major concern can be determined.
Abstract:
IN MONOCHROMATORS A (COOLIMATED) INCIDENT RADIATION BEAM FROM THE ENTRANCE SLIT FALLS ON A DISPERSION MEANS AND LEAVES AS MONOCHROMATIC BEAMS, HAVING (IN GENERAL) A DIFFERENT WIDTH. IN NON-SYMMETRICAL MONOCHROMATORS, THE GREATEST RADIANT FLUX INTENSITY AT A GIVEN PREDETERMINED RESOLUTION IS OBTAINED WHEN THE RATIO OF THE EXIT SLID WIDTH TO THE ENTRANCE SLID WIDTH IS EQUAL TO: THE INCIDENT BEAM WIDTH DIVIDED BY THE WIDTH OF THAT MONOCHROMATIC DISPERSED BEAM WHICH WILL REACH THE EXIT SLID, THIS FRACTION MULTIPLIED BY THE RATIO OF THE EFFECTIVE IMAGE DISTANCE OF THE ENTRANCE SLID IMAGE (FORMED AT THE EXIT SLIT PLANE) DIVIDED BY THE EFFECTIVE OBJECT DISTANCE OF THE ENTRANCE SLIT. A MECHANICAL LINKING OF THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT SLITS IS DISCLOSED FOR SATISFYING THE ABOVE RELATIONSHIP FOR A SINGLE WAVELENGTH (NEAR THE MIDDLE OF THE WAVELENGTH RANGE UTILIZED). MORE COMPLEX BUT MORE PREFECTLY CORRECTED MONOCHROMATOR SLIT SYSTEMS WOULD MAINTAIN THIS SLIT WIDTH RELATIONSHIP AT (A) ALL WAVELENGTHS OVER WHICH THE MONOCHROMATOR IS USED, AND (B) FOR ALL SLIT WIDTHS DESIRED TO BE USED. AN EMBODIMENT OF A COMPLETE SLIT-CONTROLLING SYSTEM PROVIDES CHANGES IN THE RELATIVE WIDTHS OF THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT SLITS TO MAINTAIN THE ABOVE DESIRED RELATIONSHIP AT ALL UTILIZED WAVELENGTHS, EVEN WHEN THE ENTRANCE SLIT WIDTH ITSELF IS "PROGRAMMED" ACCORDING TO THE WAVE LENGTH OF THE MONOCHROMATOR.
Abstract:
A scanning monochromator includes a plurality of diffraction gratings mounted on a rotatable turret, so that each grating may be moved and precisely indexed into operative position. Each grating so positioned is angularly rotated about its axis by the same scanning arm, driven by a cam having two similar (but different) contours for producing one of two similar scanning functions for the various gratings. Preferably more interchangeable order-separating filters than gratings are included to insure complete and efficient filtering (e.g., 14 filters for 7 gratings). Both the stepping of the grating turret and of the filters (e.g., on a filter wheel) are controlled by (digital) signals, derived from the actual wavenumber being separated, as precisely read by (coarse and fine) digital encoder discs on the wavenumber scanning driving shafts (before and after a large-ratio reduction system). The digital control signals and a signal indicating the operative grating provide a readout of the wavenumber, directly usable by data processing apparatus. The closed loop digital nature of the control signals are free of any non-systematic errors, and allow the instrument to be ''''indexed'''' to any desired wavenumber (and then ''''instructed'''' to scan to any other wavenumber automatically).
Abstract:
A device for spectral dispersion of light, comprising a predispersion prism arranged ahead of a grating monochromator and in which the predispersion prism is constructed as an aplanatic prism having spherical faces, one of which is concentric to the first aplanatic point which is spaced from the center of curvature of the aplanatic refractive face and at whose place the entrance slit is arranged. The grating monochromator is provided with a concave diffraction screen on a Rowland circle on which is disposed not only the second aplanatic point but also the point in which the center ray of a limit beam of a predetermined aperture intersects the second aplanatic circle which is concentric to the center of curvature of the aplanatic refractive face.
Abstract:
A FOCAL ISOLATION MONOCHROMATOR EMPLOYING THE PRINCIPLE OF CHROMATIC ABERRATION IN THAT SEQUENTIAL IMAGE FORMATIONS BY REFRACTION MAGNIFY THE SPREAD OF IMAGE POINTS OF DIFFERENT WAVELENGTHS AS FORMED BY THE IMAGING SYSTEM ALONG THE OPTICAL AXIS AND FROM A HETERCHROMATIC LIGHT SOURCE.
Abstract:
A REFLECTOR DEVICE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A DESIRED VALUE OF REFLECTANCE AND HAVING A MULTI-LAYER REFLECTING SURFACE WHICH GRADUALLY DECREASES IN THICKNESS, FOR EXAMPLE EXPONENTIALY, FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER END SO THAT THE REFLECTANCE VALUE AT ANY POINT IS DEPENDENT ON THE POSITION OF THE POINT AND VARIES LOGARITHMICALLY ACROSS THE SURFACE. THE DEVICE IS PROVIDED WITH TWO CONTROLS, ONE BEING A REFLECTANCE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL AND THE OTHER A WAVELENGTH ADJUSTMENT CONTROL.