公开(公告)号：US20160084712A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14493545

申请日：2014-09-23

Applicant: Utah State University Research Foundation

Inventor： Kendall B. Johnson ,  Greg Hopkins

IPC: G01J3/453 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02049 ,  B23Q2210/00 ,  F16M11/043 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G02B7/00

Abstract: A linear-motion stage that is angularly or radially symmetric or asymmetric, or monolithic may be used as the moving mechanism in a Fourier transform spectrometer. In embodiments, a linear-motion stage includes a base; a first multiple-arm linkage extending from the base to a first carriage attachment piece; and a second multiple-arm linkage extending from the first carriage attachment piece to the base. The first multiple-arm linkage constrains a motion of the first carriage attachment piece to motion in a first plane and the second multiple-arm linkage constrains the first carriage attachment piece to motion in a second plane, the first and second planes intersecting at a plane intersection line. The first and second multiple-arm linkages constrain the motion of the first carriage attachment piece along a carriage motion line.

Abstract translation: 在傅里叶变换光谱仪中可以使用角度或径向对称或非对称的或单块的线性运动级作为移动机构。 在实施例中，线性运动平台包括底座; 从所述基座延伸到第一托架附接件的第一多臂连杆; 以及从第一滑架附接件延伸到基座的第二多臂连杆。 所述第一多臂连杆将所述第一托架附件的运动限制在第一平面内的运动，并且所述第二多臂连杆限制所述第一托架附件在第二平面中运动，所述第一和第二平面在平面处相交 交叉线。 第一和第二多臂连杆沿滑架运动线约束第一滑架附件的运动。

公开(公告)号：US09291444B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US13265436

申请日：2010-03-30

Applicant: Shinya Matsuda ,  Satoru Hirose

Inventor： Shinya Matsuda ,  Satoru Hirose

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01J9/02 ,  G01M11/02 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G01B9/02024 ,  G01B9/02044 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02097 ,  G01B2290/35 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G01J9/02 ,  G01M11/025 ,  G01M11/0271 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: Provided is an inexpensive, high performance, compact, and energy saving light reflection mechanism comprising a first moving portion having a reflecting surface on the front surface, a supporting portion which supports the first moving portion, a first beam and a translating beam which couple the first moving portion and the supporting portion in the form of cantilever beam above and below the supporting portion, and a drive portion which moves the first moving portion, wherein a large amplitude can be obtained by small energy when the first moving portion is forced into resonance vibration in the direction perpendicular to the first reflecting surface. Also provided is an optical interferometer and a spectral analyzer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种廉价的，高性能，紧凑且节能的光反射机构，其包括：在前表面上具有反射表面的第一移动部分，支撑第一移动部分的支撑部分，第一光束和平移光束， 第一移动部分和在支撑部分上方和下方的悬臂梁形式的支撑部分以及移动第一移动部分的驱动部分，其中当第一移动部分被迫进入共振时可以通过小的能量获得大的振幅 在垂直于第一反射面的方向振动。 还提供了光学干涉仪和光谱分析仪。

公开(公告)号：US09279724B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14312740

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY

Inventor： Ian S. Robinson ,  John D. Bloomer ,  Bradley Flanders

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/06

CPC classification number: G01J3/4535 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01J2003/4538

Abstract: Interferometric transform spectrometer (ITS) systems and methods of operation thereof. In one example, an ITS system includes a Michelson interferometer that introduces a varying optical path length difference (OPD) between its two arms so as to produce an interferogram, a detector that receives and samples the interferogram, and a scan controller coupled to the detector and to Michelson interferometer. The scan controller controls the Michelson interferometer to vary the OPD in discrete steps such that the detector provides M samples of the interferogram for each of two scan segments. In the first scan segment, the M samples have a uniform or non-uniform sample spacing and the OPD has a first maximum value. In the second scan segment, the M samples have an incrementally increasing sample spacing and the OPD has a second maximum value that is at least twice the first maximum value.

Abstract translation: 干涉测量变换光谱仪（ITS）系统及其操作方法。 在一个示例中，ITS系统包括迈克尔逊干涉仪，其在其两个臂之间引入变化的光程长度差（OPD），以产生干涉图，接收和采样干涉图的检测器，以及耦合到检测器的扫描控制器 和迈克尔逊干涉仪。 扫描控制器控制迈克尔逊干涉仪以离散步骤改变OPD，使得检测器为两个扫描段中的每一个提供干涉图的M个采样。 在第一扫描段中，M个样本具有均匀或不均匀的采样间隔，并且OPD具有第一最大值。 在第二扫描段中，M个采样具有逐渐增加的采样间隔，并且OPD具有至少为第一最大值的两倍的第二最大值。

公开(公告)号：US20150292859A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14252564

申请日：2014-04-14

Applicant: Finite Element Analyst, Inc.

Inventor： Eyad Ammari

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/453

CPC classification number: G01B9/02043 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G01J3/4537 ,  G01N2021/3595

Abstract: This disclosure provides an optical interferometer including a multi-faceted optical element that is rotated to introduce an optical path length difference between two different optical paths in the interferometer. The multi-faceted optical element can be configured to be rotated about an axis such that the optical path length difference between the first and second optical paths varies between a first value and a second value several times during one complete rotation of the optical element. The multi-faceted optical element can be rotationally symmetric having n-fold rotational symmetry. The two different optical paths can be non-coplanar with respect to each other and the multi-faceted optical element can be disposed in one of the optical paths or both the optical paths.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种包括多面光学元件的光学干涉仪，其被旋转以在干涉仪中的两个不同光路之间引入光程差。 多面光学元件可以被配置为围绕轴旋转，使得在光学元件的一次完整旋转期间，第一和第二光路之间的光程长度差在第一值和第二值之间变化多次。 多面光学元件可旋转对称具有n倍旋转对称性。 两个不同的光路可以相对于彼此是非共面的，并且多面光学元件可以设置在光路中的一个或两个光路中。

公开(公告)号：US09151673B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US12950363

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: David Reyes ,  E. Robert Schildkraut ,  Jinhong Kim

Inventor： David Reyes ,  E. Robert Schildkraut ,  Jinhong Kim

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/453

CPC classification number: G01J3/4535 ,  G01B9/02051 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An interferometer system includes an optical bench and at least two mirror structures, being patterned from one or more layers on the optical bench and erected to extend substantially perpendicularly to the bench to define two interferometer arms to provide a Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) interferometer. The MEMS interferometer is further implemented in a Fourier transform spectrometer, which includes a common housing containing the interferometer and a gas cell, possibly including a preconcentrator.

Abstract translation: 干涉仪系统包括光学台和至少两个反射镜结构，从光学台上的一个或多个层进行图案化并竖立成基本上垂直于工作台延伸以限定两个干涉仪臂，以提供微机电系统（MEMS） ）干涉仪。 MEMS干涉仪在傅立叶变换光谱仪中进一步实现，其包括含有干涉仪的共用壳体和可能包括预浓缩器的气室。

公开(公告)号：US09097586B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13682983

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: FTRX LLC

Inventor： Zvi Bleier ,  Alexander Jacobson ,  Drouét Warren Vidrine ,  Jack Gordon Kisslinger

IPC: H03L5/00 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G05B6/02 ,  H02K33/16 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G02B5/122 ,  G02B26/12

CPC classification number: G01J3/45 ,  G01B21/047 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G02B5/122 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G05B6/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02K33/16 ,  H03L5/00

Abstract: A quasi-translator for economically producing pure, smooth translational motion with broad arcuate or error-free motion regardless of orientation, which is useful in numerous interferometer applications including spectroscopy, a Fourier modulator and a Fourier spectrometer are provided. The quasi-translator utilizes a support, an arm including a driving magnet on a first end and a driven element on a second end, an axis for rotation of the arm, a bearing system that controls the rotation of the arm about the axis, a drive coil and a drive amplifier to drive the arm in the arcuate motion. The quasi-translator may be employed in a Fourier modulator to change the optical path difference of the interferometer/quasi-translator at a substantially constant rate of change. The quasi-translator and/or Fourier modulator may be used in a Fourier spectrometer to create an optical spectrum from a light beam and/or electrical signal created from the light beam.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于经济地生产纯平滑平移运动的准转换器，具有广泛的弓形或无误差运动，无论取向如何，其在许多干涉仪应用中是有用的，包括光谱学，傅立叶调制器和傅立叶光谱仪。 准翻译器利用支撑件，包括第一端上的驱动磁体和第二端上的从动元件的臂，用于旋转臂的轴线，控制臂绕轴线的旋转的轴承系统， 驱动线圈和驱动放大器以弓形运动驱动臂。 准转换器可以用于傅里叶调制器中，以基本恒定的变化率改变干涉仪/准平移器的光程差。 准转换器和/或傅立叶调制器可以用于傅立叶光谱仪中以从光束产生光谱和/或从光束产生的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US08947670B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US12962393

申请日：2010-12-07

Applicant: John Magie Coffin

Inventor： John Magie Coffin

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01J9/02 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G02B26/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/4535 ,  G01J9/02 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: A novel means of provided a hybrid flexure mounted moving mirror component in an interferometer is introduced herein. In particular, a linear bearing in combination with a novel flexure mounting having novel tilt and velocity control of the moving optical component is provided. Such an arrangement enables correction of the errors at the mirror itself while also solving the problem of isolating vibration and noise caused by the imperfections in the bearing surfaces used in many conventional interferometers. Using such a coupled flexure mounting of the present invention, in addition to the above benefits, also enhances velocity control because the resultant low mass of the moving mirror assembly enables the systems disclosed herein to respond faster than conventional mirror velocity controlled interferometer instruments and with a lower velocity error so as to provide a more stable and lower noise spectra from the analytical instrument.

Abstract translation: 本文介绍了一种在干涉仪中提供混合挠曲安装的移动镜组件的新颖手段。 特别地，提供了一种与具有新的移动光学部件的倾斜和速度控制的新型挠曲安装结合的线性轴承。 这种布置能够校正镜子本身的误差，同时也解决了由许多常规干涉仪中使用的支承表面中的缺陷引起的隔离振动和噪声的问题。 使用本发明的这种耦合的弯曲安装件，除了上述益处之外，还增强了速度控制，因为所得到的移动反射镜组件的低质量使得本文公开的系统能够使传统的反射镜速度控制的干涉仪仪器和 降低速度误差，以便从分析仪器提供更稳定和更低的噪声谱。

公开(公告)号：US20140253919A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14348495

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Inventor： Hiroharu Yui

IPC: G01N21/65 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02041 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G01J9/04 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/655

Abstract: An optical interferometer includes: a light source that emits a coherent first beam and a second beam that has a frequency difference corresponding to the natural frequency of a target molecule; amplitude modulating means that modulates the amplitude of the second beam; splitting means that splits the first beam into a reference beam and a first applied beam; optical path length adjusting means that adjusts the optical path length of the reference beam; and detecting means that detects an interference pattern between the reference beam and the first beam (a signal beam) that has experienced a stimulated Raman loss or gain in accordance with the amplitude modulation as a result of the frequency difference resonating with the target molecule when the first applied beam and a second applied beam (the amplitude modulated second beam) have been applied to a measurement position of an object.

Abstract translation: 光干涉仪包括：发射相干第一光束的光源和具有对应于目标分子的固有频率的频率差的第二光束; 幅度调制装置，其调制第二光束的幅度; 分割装置，其将第一光束分解成参考光束和第一施加光束; 调整参考光束的光程长度的光路长度调节装置; 以及检测装置，其检测参考光束和已经经受受激拉曼损耗或增益的第一光束（信号光束）之间的干涉图案，作为与靶分子谐振的频差的结果，当幅度调制 第一施加光束和第二施加光束（调幅第二光束）已被施加到对象的测量位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140098371A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14047681

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: SI-WARE SYSTEMS

Inventor： Yasser M. Sabry ,  Diaa A. M. Khalil ,  Bassam A. Saadany

IPC: G01J3/45

CPC classification number: G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G01J2003/4538

Abstract: A spectrometer with improved resolution includes a spectral domain modulator having a periodic response in the spectral domain to modulate a wideband source spectrum and cause one or more shifted bursts in the interferogram.

Abstract translation: 具有改进的分辨率的光谱仪包括频谱调制器，其在频谱域中具有周期性响应以调制宽带源频谱并导致干涉图中的一个或多个移位的脉冲串。

公开(公告)号：US20130222790A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13881562

申请日：2011-09-06

Applicant: Yusuke Hirao

Inventor： Yusuke Hirao

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02061 ,  G01J3/4535

Abstract: An interferometer (1) measures a measuring interference beam, while detecting the position of a moving mirror (16) on the basis of detection results obtained from a reference beam detector (25). In the interferometer, a reference beam source (21) is configured by including a light source (21a) composed of a semiconductor laser device. A reference optical system (20) has a collimating optical system (22) for a reference beam, said collimating optical system converting a laser beam outputted from the reference beam source (21) into a collimated beam, and the collimated beam is diagonally inputted to a fixed mirror (15).

Abstract translation: 干涉仪（1）基于从参考光束检测器（25）获得的检测结果来检测移动镜（16）的位置，测量测量干涉光束。 在干涉仪中，通过包括由半导体激光装置构成的光源（21a）构成参考光束源（21）。 参考光学系统（20）具有用于参考光束的准直光学系统（22），所述准直光学系统将从参考光束源（21）输出的激光束转换为准直光束，并且准直光束被对角地输入到 固定镜（15）。