Abstract:
Light source for an inline sensor having one or more solid state UV emitters for emitting light at single wavelengths in the range of 240 to 400 nm. The light emitted by each of the emitters has a bandwidth on the order of 10-20 nm and is directed toward a measurement detector in the inline sensor. The UV emitters are enclosed in a housing which can be attached to the inline sensor, with a reference detector and a regulator for the UV emitters also within the housing, and an aperture through which the light passes from the emitters to the measurement detector.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a measurement system and method for optical spectroscopic measurement of samples. The system comprises an illumination source for forming a primary light beam, a first tunable monochromator for spectrally filtering the primary light beam, a sample-receiving zone to which the spectrally filtered primary beam is directed for producing a secondary light beam affected by a sample in the sample receiving zone, and a second tunable monochromator for spectrally filtering the secondary light beam, and a detector for measuring the intensity of the spectrally filtered secondary beam. In particular, the system is adapted to scan a predefined wavelength range using one of the monochromators and to tune the other monochromator sequentially to one of at least two predefined separate wavelengths in order to eliminate the effect of undesired diffraction orders of the second monochromator on the measurement. The invention allows for eliminating the use of optical diffraction order filters on the emission side of a fluorescence measurement system.
Abstract:
A modular spectroscopy laboratory (MSL), comprises a rigid case with a flashlamp rotatably mounted in said case. A sample holder is provided for holding a sample of solution for analysis, and a spectrometer is optically connected to the sample holder. The flashlamp is positionable at least two angles relative to the sample holder.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and methods for acquiring two-dimensional Fourier transform (2D FT) spectra. Overlap of a collinear pulse pair and probe induce a molecular response which is collected by spectral dispersion of the signal modulated probe beam. Simultaneous collection of the molecular response, pulse timing and characteristics permit real time phasing and rapid acquisition of spectra. Full spectra are acquired as a function of pulse pair timings and numerically transformed to achieve the full frequency-frequency spectrum. This method demonstrates the ability to acquire information on molecular dynamics, couplings and structure in a simple apparatus. Multi-dimensional methods can be used for diagnostic and analytical measurements in the biological, biomedical, and chemical fields.
Abstract:
The invention provides a sensor including a first sensor element formed in a first substrate and at least one optical element formed in a second substrate, the first and second substrates being configured relative to one another such that the second substrate forms a cap over the first sensor element. The cap includes a diffractive optical element and an aperture stop which collectively determine the wavelength of incident radiation that is allowed through the cap and onto the at least one optical element.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for stabilizing a spectrometric transducer for an optical spectrum measuring instrument by obtaining an instantaneous central wavelength of a thermally controlled tunable filter of the instrument, calibrating for a selected ambient temperature, determining a heat variance of the filter and controlling the filter to compensate for heat variance.
Abstract:
A compact imaging spectrometer comprising an entrance slit for directing light, lens means for receiving the light, refracting the light, and focusing the light; an immersed diffraction grating that receives the light from the lens means and defracts the light, the immersed diffraction grating directing the detracted light back to the lens means; and a detector that receives the light from the lens means.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for optical spectroscopy and for optical sensory technology and to the use of the apparatus. An apparatus having high spectral resolution with simultaneously comparatively low demands on the quality of the optical components is provided in that the apparatus for optical spectroscopy comprises means for the generation of an interference pattern, means for the coupling of the incoming light field to be examined such that only one or several individual spatial modes of the field are permitted, and a detector which can record the intensity of the generated interference pattern at a plurality of spatially different positions, with the wavefronts and/or the propagation direction of at least one of the light fields involved in the interference pattern being changed by spectrally dispersive or diffractive optical elements in dependence on the wavelength. The present invention furthermore relates to a method of determining the optical spectrum and/or of other measurands encoded or transmitted by an optical spectrum by analysis of the interference pattern measured using an apparatus in accordance with the invention or using an apparatus in accordance with the invention.
Abstract:
A compact imaging spectrometer comprising an entrance slit for directing light, lens means for receiving the light, refracting the light, and focusing the light; an immersed diffraction grating that receives the light from the lens means and defracts the light, the immersed diffraction grating directing the detracted light back to the lens means; and a detector that receives the light from the lens means.
Abstract:
Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base.