公开(公告)号：US07609381B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US12052705

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: David Wheeler Warren

Inventor： David Wheeler Warren

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: A spectrometer apparatus includes a refractor element, a slit, a detector, a diffraction grating, and a corrector lens. The refractor element includes a rear surface and a front surface. The slit provides an optical path to the rear surface of the refractor element, and is configured to transmit an image incident thereupon along the optical path. The detector is positioned facing the rear surface of the refractor element. The diffraction grating faces the front surface of the refractor element, and is configured to spectrally disperse and reimage the image of the slit toward the front surface of the refractor element. The corrector lens is positioned between the refractor element and the diffraction grating such that the image is provided to the detector corrected for a spherical aberration caused by a separation distance between the detector and the rear surface of the refractor element.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪装置包括折光元件，狭缝，检测器，衍射光栅和校正透镜。 折射元件包括后表面和前表面。 狭缝提供到折射元件的后表面的光路，并且被配置为传输沿着光路入射的图像。 检测器面向折射器元件的后表面定位。 衍射光栅面向折射元件的前表面，并且被配置为使光束的图像朝向折射元件的前表面光谱分散并重新成像。 校正透镜位于折射元件和衍射光栅之间，使得将图像提供给由检测器和折射元件的后表面之间的间隔距离引起的球面像差校正的检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20090262346A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12425582

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Thomas Egloff ,  Jens Knobbe ,  Heinrich Grueger

Inventor： Thomas Egloff ,  Jens Knobbe ,  Heinrich Grueger

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G02F1/29 ,  H01L21/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G02B5/1828 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/0808 ,  G02B26/106

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a first substrate including an optical functional element, and a second substrate including a movable micromechanical functional element, the first substrate and the second substrate being connected in a stacked manner, so that a light path exists which is convoluted between the first substrate and the second substrate, the movable micromechanical functional element and the optical functional element being arranged in the light path. In addition, a method of producing an optical apparatus includes producing a first substrate including an optical functional element, and producing a second substrate including a movable micromechanical functional element, as well as connecting the first and second substrates, so that a light path exists which is convoluted between the first and second substrates, the movable micromechanical functional element and the optical functional element being arranged in the light path.

Abstract translation: 一种光学装置包括：第一基板，包括光学功能元件;以及第二基板，包括可移动微机械功能元件，第一基板和第二基板以堆叠方式连接，从而存在光路， 基板和第二基板，可动微机械功能元件和光功能元件布置在光路中。 此外，制造光学装置的方法包括制造包括光学功能元件的第一基板，以及制造包括可移动微机械功能元件的第二基板以及连接第一和第二基板，使得存在光路， 在第一和第二基板之间旋转，可移动微机械功能元件和光学功能元件布置在光路中。

公开(公告)号：US07595875B1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US11557611

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Thomas A. Mitchell

Inventor： Thomas A. Mitchell

IPC: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: A spectrometer having a housing, where the housing also includes a structure located within the housing, the structure being adapted to hold a reflective dispersive element and being movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to an interior longitudinal axis. An actuator arm extends from a location exterior to the housing to another location inside the housing. The actuator arm is disposed through an opening in the housing and is operatively connected to the structure. A cryogenic actuator motor is operatively connected to the actuator arm, thereby enabling movement of the structure and the reflective dispersive element in a direction substantially perpendicular to said interior longitudinal axis, whereby alignment of the spectrometer is enabled.

Abstract translation: 一种具有壳体的光谱仪，其中壳体还包括位于壳体内的结构，该结构适于保持反射色散元件并且可在基本上垂直于内部纵向轴线的方向上移动。 致动器臂从壳体外部的位置延伸到壳体内的另一位置。 致动器臂通过壳体中的开口设置并且可操作地连接到结构。 低温致动器电动机可操作地连接到致动器臂，从而使得结构和反射色散元件能够在基本上垂直于所述内部纵向轴线的方向上移动，从而能够进行光谱仪的对准。

公开(公告)号：US07561274B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11532554

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: David J Brady ,  Bob D Guenther ,  Michael E Gehm ,  Scott T McCain

Inventor： David J Brady ,  Bob D Guenther ,  Michael E Gehm ,  Scott T McCain

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/45

CPC classification number: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/1838 ,  G01J3/2803

Abstract: An optical spectrometer and/or a method of optical spectroscopy is described herein. One exemplary spectrometer includes a planar spectral filter, a dispersion system, and a detector array having at least two dimensions. The planar spectral filter filters incident light to generate a plurality of wavelength dependent spatial patterns. The dispersion system disperses the spatial patterns along at least one dimension in a wavelength dependent fashion onto the detector array. As a result, spatial patterns corresponding to different wavelengths are centered at different locations on the detector array. The dispersed spatial patterns superimpose at the detector array in an offset but overlapping relationship, creating an asymmetric image that facilitates the spectral analysis of a wide range of light sources, including diffuse or spectrally complex light sources.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了光谱仪和/或光谱法的方法。 一个示例性光谱仪包括平面光谱滤光器，分散系统和具有至少两个维度的检测器阵列。 平面光谱滤波器对入射光进行滤光以产生多个依赖于波长的空间图案。 分散系统将沿着至少一个维度的空间图案以波长依赖的方式分散到检测器阵列上。 结果，对应于不同波长的空间图案集中在检测器阵列上的不同位置。 分散的空间图案以偏移但重叠的关系叠加在检测器阵列处，产生促进宽范围光源（包括漫射或光谱复合光源）的光谱分析的不对称图像。

公开(公告)号：US20090073451A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12292312

申请日：2008-11-17

Applicant: Robert D. TeKolste ,  Alan D. Kathman

Inventor： Robert D. TeKolste ,  Alan D. Kathman

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: H01L27/14685 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2003/1213

Abstract: A spectrometer for use with a desired wavelength range includes an array of filters. Each filter outputs at least two non-contiguous wavelength peaks within the desired wavelength range. The array of filters is spectrally diverse over the desired wavelength range, and each filter in the array of filters outputs a spectrum of a first resolution. An array of detectors has a detector for receiving an output of a corresponding filter. A processor receives signals from each detector, and outputs a reconstructed spectrum having a second resolution, the second resolution being higher than any of the first resolution of each filter. Filters and detectors may be arranged into a plurality of imaging units, each imaging unit including first and second filters and first and second photosensing regions. A processor receives signals from each imaging unit, and generates a reconstructed spatial image comprised of discrete spatial units corresponding to each imaging unit.

Abstract translation: 用于所需波长范围的光谱仪包括一组滤光片。 每个滤波器在期望的波长范围内输出至少两个不连续的波长峰值。 滤波器阵列在期望的波长范围内是频谱多样的，并且滤波器阵列中的每个滤波器输​​出第一分辨率的光谱。 检测器阵列具有用于接收相应滤波器的输出的检测器。 处理器从每个检测器接收信号，并输出具有第二分辨率的重建频谱，第二分辨率高于每个滤波器的任何第一分辨率。 滤光器和检测器可以被布置成多个成像单元，每个成像单元包括第一和第二滤光器以及第一和第二光敏区域。 处理器从每个成像单元接收信号，并且产生由对应于每个成像单元的离散空间单元组成的重构空间图像。

公开(公告)号：US07505642B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11878177

申请日：2007-07-23

Applicant: Hwa Yaw Tam ,  Weng Hong Chung

Inventor： Hwa Yaw Tam ,  Weng Hong Chung

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01B11/18 ,  G01J3/0245 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01J9/00 ,  H04J14/08

Abstract: A sensor device that uses a number of bragg grating (FBG) sensors and novel interrogation system with a ring cavity configuration for simultaneous time-division-multiplexex (TDM) and wavelength-division-multiplexed (WDM) interrogation of FBG sensors. The ring cavity includes an amplifier, and output coupler and an optical circulator. The coupler is connected to a wavelength measuring system and the optical circulator is connected to the FBG sensors. The FBG sensors can be in a number of groups. TDM interrogation is applied to each group of FBG sensors while WDM interrogation is applied to each FBG sensors within each group.

Abstract translation: 一种使用多个布拉格光栅（FBG）传感器和具有环形腔配置的新型询问系统的传感器设备，用于FBG传感器的同时时分复用（TDM）和波分复用（WDM）询问。 环形腔包括放大器，输出耦合器和光循环器。 耦合器连接到波长测量系统，光环行器连接到FBG传感器。 FBG传感器可以在多个组中。 TDM询问应用于每组FBG传感器，而WDM询问应用于每组中的每个FBG传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20080309933A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12186509

申请日：2008-08-05

Applicant: GENE GOULD ,  Michael J. Conrad

Inventor： GENE GOULD ,  Michael J. Conrad

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01J1/58

CPC classification number: G01J3/06 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/1838 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6458 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6482

Abstract: A fluorescence spectrophotometer having an excitation double monochromator, a coaxial excitation/emission light transfer module, and an emission double monochromator. Each monochromator includes a pair of holographic concave gratings mounted to precisely select a desired band of wavelengths from incoming broadband light without using other optical elements, such as mirrors. Selected excitation light is directed into a sample well by a light transfer module that includes a coaxial excitation mirror positioned to direct excitation light directly to the bottom of a well of a multi-well plate. Fluorescence emission light that exits the well opening is collected by a relatively large coaxial emission mirror. The collected emission light is wavelength selected by the emission double monochromator. Selected emission light is detected by a photodetector module.

Abstract translation: 具有激发双色单色器，同轴激发/发射光传输模块和发射双色单色仪的荧光分光光度计。 每个单色器包括一对全息凹面光栅，其安装成从入射的宽带光线精确地选择所需的波长带，而不使用诸如反射镜的其它光学元件。 所选择的激发光通过光传输模块被引导到样品阱中，所述光传输模块包括同轴激发反射镜，其被定位成将激发光直接引导到多孔板的阱的底部。 离开井口的荧光发射光由较大的同轴发射镜收集。 所收集的发射光是由发射双色仪选择的波长。 所选择的发射光由光电检测器模块检测。

公开(公告)号：US07456957B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11196043

申请日：2005-08-03

Applicant: Matthew J. Everett ,  Yan Zhou ,  Jochen M. M. Horn ,  Keith O'Hara ,  James P. Foley

Inventor： Matthew J. Everett ,  Yan Zhou ,  Jochen M. M. Horn ,  Keith O'Hara ,  James P. Foley

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01N21/4795 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/22 ,  G02B5/1814 ,  G02B27/4244

Abstract: A compact conical diffraction Littrow spectrometer is disclosed. The distortion of the conically diffracted spectral component beams is compensated and as a result, the diffracted spectral beams can still be focused into a substantially straight line to shine onto a detector array. A spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) system incorporating a Littrow spectrometer or a spectrometer having one or more shared focusing element(s) and an SD-OCT system incorporating a spectrometer that is substantially polarization independent are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种紧凑的圆锥衍射Littrow光谱仪。 对锥形衍射光谱分量光束的失真进行补偿，结果衍射的光束束仍可被聚焦成基本上直线以照射到检测器阵列上。 还公开了包含Littrow光谱仪或具有一个或多个共享聚焦元件的光谱仪的光谱相干光学相干断层扫描（SD-OCT）系统和包含基本上偏振无关的光谱仪的SD-OCT系统。

公开(公告)号：US07456383B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10566946

申请日：2004-07-22

Applicant: Hong Koo Kim ,  Zhijun Sun ,  Yun Suk Jung

Inventor： Hong Koo Kim ,  Zhijun Sun ,  Yun Suk Jung

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  H01J5/16 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01N21/6454 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N21/554 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G02B5/008 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/1226 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B2207/101 ,  H01L27/14629

Abstract: A nanostructured optical device includes a metal film or a plurality of metal islands having an array of a plurality of openings having a width that is less than at least one first predetermined wavelength of incident radiation to be provided onto the film or the islands. The metal film or islands are configured such that the incident radiation is resonant with at least one plasmon mode on the metal film or metal islands.

Abstract translation: 纳米结构光学器件包括金属膜或具有多个开口阵列的多个金属岛，所述多个开口的宽度小于要提供到膜或岛上的入射辐射的至少一个第一预定波长的宽度。 金属膜或岛被构造成使得入射的辐射与金属膜或金属岛上的至少一种等离子体激元模式共振。

公开(公告)号：US20080225291A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12042651

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Kenji KONNO ,  Kenji IMURA ,  Masayuki YAMADA

Inventor： Kenji KONNO ,  Kenji IMURA ,  Masayuki YAMADA

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/1838 ,  G02B5/1861

Abstract: A concave diffraction grating device, a reflective dispersion device, and a spectral device of the invention include a diffraction grating plane having an aspherical configuration, wherein the diffraction grating plane is symmetrical in a predetermined direction, and asymmetrical in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction in such a manner that the curvature of one end portion of the diffraction grating plane in the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction is gradually decreased, and the curvature of the other end portion thereof is gradually increased. The concave diffraction grating device, the reflective dispersion device, and the spectral device with the above arrangement have desirable slit image forming performance with respect to all the wavelengths in a visible region, and are suitable for mass-production.

Abstract translation: 本发明的凹面衍射光栅装置，反射色散装置和光谱装置包括具有非球面形状的衍射光栅平面，其中衍射光栅平面在预定方向上是对称的，并且在与预定方向正交的方向上不对称 使得衍射光栅平面的与预定方向正交的方向的一端部的曲率逐渐减小，另一端部的曲率逐渐增大。 具有上述结构的凹衍射光栅装置，反射色散装置和光谱装置相对于可视区域中的所有波长具有希望的狭缝成像性能，并且适合于批量生产。