Abstract:
The present invention provides a spectrometer, comprising: an inlet for the receipt of incident light; an optical path for transmitting the incident light from the inlet to an analysis plane; a focusing element located along the optical path, wherein the spectrometer has an in-focus position in which a focal point of the spectrometer and the analysis plane coincide; and a controller adapted in use, when a removable light disperser is placed along the optical path, to cause the spectrometer to be in the in-focus position by controlling the position of the focusing element relative to the analysis plane. The spectrometer is used in the analysis of light from a light source and, due to the ability of the controller to manage the focus point by way of moving the focusing element, the spectrometer is able to bring itself into an in-focus configuration without the need for a user to intervene.
Abstract:
Increased sensitivity of spectrometers through reducing noise in independent voltage signals via a differential voltage analyzer utilizing a reference wavelength from a wavelength region in which the optical absorption of the sample is negligible. In an embodiment, a grating permits selection of a reference wavelength. In another embodiment, filters permit selection of a reference wavelength. In yet another embodiment, both a grating and a filter permit selection of a reference wavelength. In an aspect, the differential voltage analyzer reduces noise by minimizing a differential voltage between the independent voltage signals and the reference voltage signal by adjusting the value of a cancellation coefficient.
Abstract:
A wideband spectrograph apparatus includes a first spectrograph assembly and one or more subsequent spectrograph assemblies. Each subsequent spectrograph assembly is optically coupled to a previous spectrograph assembly and is configured to receive a cascading beam from one or more dispersion elements of the previous spectrograph assembly. The first spectrograph assembly is configured for detecting illumination in a first wavelength range and the one or more subsequent spectrograph assemblies are configured for detecting illumination in wavelength ranges different from the first or any previous wavelength ranges to provide simultaneous sampling of different spectral portions of an input beam.
Abstract:
A technique and device to determine the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation in a certain range of wavelengths comprising: splitting said radiation into more than one beam; let these beams counter-propagate in a Sagnac-type ring interferometer; and imprinting a wavelength-dependent angular tilt onto the wavefront of each beam by at least one dispersive element which preferably is a transmission grating or grism; and re-combining the multiple beams on a detector that exhibits spatial resolution and can therefore resolve the fringes formed by interference; and perform the mathematical operations to determine the spectrum of said radiation from the obtained interferogram, wherein the dispersive element is mounted on a stage providing linear and/or rotational movement.
Abstract:
An optical arrangement for a spectral analysis system, a method for producing an optical arrangement for a spectral analysis system and a spectral analysis system are disclosed. In an embodiment the optical arrangement includes a carrier substrate having a placement area for a frame and a base area, and a diffraction grating movably arranged in the frame, wherein the frame is arranged on the placement area in an inclined placement position with respect to the base area so that the diffraction grating, arranged in a base position, is inclined with respect to the base area.
Abstract:
An optoelectronic module includes a light guide arranged to receive light, such as ambient light or light reflected by an object. The light guide has a diffractive grating that includes multiple sections, each of which is tuned to a respective wavelength or narrow band of wavelengths. The module further includes multiple photosensitive elements, each of which is arranged to receive light diffracted by a respective one of the sections of the diffractive grating. The module can be integrated, for example, as part of a spectrometer or other apparatus for optically determining characteristics of an object.
Abstract:
An imaging spectrometer, covering the visible through infrared wavelengths, which disperses the light by a plane diffraction grating behind a wedged optical element. This design uses an achromatic doublet lens with a reflective coating on its convex back surface to produce the spectra on a flat detector. Spatial keystone distortion and spectral smile are controlled to less than one tenth of a pixel over the full wavelength range, facilitating the use of simple retrieval algorithms.
Abstract:
A manufacturing method for a grating is disclosed for the angular dispersion of light impinging the grating. The grating comprises tapered structures and cavities. A cavity width and/or corrugation amplitude is varied for achieving a desired grating efficiency according to calculation. A method is disclosed for conveniently creating gratings with variable cavity width and/or corrugation amplitude. The method comprises the step of anisotropically etching a groove pattern into a grating master. Optionally a replica is produced that is complementary to the grating master. By variation of an etching resist pattern, the cavity width of the grating may be varied allowing the optimization towards different efficiency goals.
Abstract:
A technique and device to determine the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation in a certain range of wavelengths comprising: splitting said radiation into more than one beam; and imprinting a wavelength-dependent angular tilt onto the wavefront of each beam by two dispersive elements; and re-combining the multiple beams on a detector that exhibits spatial resolution and can therefore resolve the fringes formed by interference; and perform the mathematical operations to determine the spectrum of said radiation from the obtained interferogram, wherein the dispersive elements of one beam are mounted on a common stage providing linear and/or rotational movement
Abstract:
A spectroscopic imaging device adjusting method adjusts a relative arrangement relationship among a collimating lens, a diffraction grating, a condensing lens and an array type light receiving part so as to maximize the value of the following expression (1) for an output values ƒn from respective light receiving sensors Pn when monochromatic light is inputted to a spectroscopic imaging device, wherein α>1 and n is each integer equal to or larger than 1 and equal to or smaller than N. [ Expression 1 ] ∑ n = 1 N f n α ( 1 )
Abstract translation:分光成像装置调整方法调整准直透镜,衍射光栅,聚光透镜和阵列型光接收部之间的相对配置关系,以使来自各自的输出值ƒn的以下表达式(1)的值最大化 当单色光被输入到分光成像装置时,光接收传感器Pn,其中α> 1且n分别为等于或大于1且等于或小于N的整数。[表达式1]Σn = 1 N (f)