Abstract:
An analysis system (e.g., LIBS) includes a laser source generating a laser beam, a movable optic configured to move said laser beam to multiple locations on a sample, and a spectrometer responsive to photons emitted by the sample at those locations and having an output. A controller is responsive to a trigger signal and is configured in a moving spot cycle to adjust the moveable optic, activate the laser source sequentially generating photons at multiple locations on the sample, and process the spectrometer output at each location.
Abstract:
Various embodiments for facilitating optical communications utilizing a apparatus are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, is an apparatus that comprises a dispersion element configured to transmit a beam through a plurality of optical paths in a spectral dispersion element to generate a spectrally dispersed beam. The apparatus further comprises a second-harmonic generation (SHG) element integrated into the dispersion element, the SHG element configured to generate second-harmonic light beam from the dispersed beam by splitting the dispersed beam into a plurality of beams, wherein the plurality of beams traverse a common axis. The apparatus further comprises a collimator configured to collimate the second-harmonic light beam over a predetermined path length and a phase decoder configured to receive the collimated beam and measure characteristics associated with the collimated beam.
Abstract:
A device is provided for combining two or more separate components of an optical analysis system, to use common entrance and exit apertures for optical measurements across a measurement space such as a stack, combustion chamber, duct or pipeline, in such way that the optical paths from the respective light sources to detectors are substantially the same, enabling multiple optical measurements over a single optical path or closely aligned optical paths with equivalent ambient conditions such as temperature and pressure distribution and background substance concentrations. The device and a set of interconnectable devices forming a modular system are useful, for example, in absorption spectroscopy, such as for measuring the amount fraction of the chemical constituents of a fluid in a measurement volume.
Abstract:
An imaging transform spectrometer, and method of operation thereof, that is dynamically configurable “on demand” between an interferometric spectrometer function and a broadband spatial imaging function to allow a single instrument to capture both broadband spatial imagery and spectral data of a scene. In one example, the imaging transform spectrometer is configured such that the modulation used for interferometric imaging may be dynamically turned ON and OFF to select a desired mode of operation for the instrument.
Abstract:
A light radiating portion (11a, 11b, 12, 51, 52) radiates light with wavelength λ1 having predetermined absorptivity for an object (16) and light with wavelength λ2 having smaller absorptivity for the object (16) than the wavelength λ1, to a target, so as to scan in 2-dimensional directions. A light receiving portion (17) receives scattered lights reflected by the target based on light with wavelength λ1 and light with wavelength λ2. A measuring portion (18) generates information used for detection of the object (16) at the target, based on difference between the two scattered lights with wavelength λ1 and wavelength λ2 received by the light receiving portion (17). An output portion (53) outputs whether or not the object is present at the target, by 2-dimensional area information, based on scanning by the light radiating portion (11a, 11b, 12, 51, 52) and information generated by the measuring portion (18).
Abstract:
A microscope has an aperture arrangement that, in order to limit the dimension of a light beam, comprises an aperture opening. The size of the aperture opening is adjustable with the aid of a first aperture member and a second aperture member. At least one of the two aperture members is movable relative to the other aperture member. The aperture members are spaced apart from one another when the aperture opening is closed.
Abstract:
A mechanism that allows for precise motion of the optics of an interferometer is comprised by two or more diaphragm flexures having high lateral stiffness, creating a superior performing Michelson interferometer. When coupled with precise precision control of a mirror surface and a reference laser, the above creates a superior performing Fourier transform spectrometer.
Abstract:
Certain examples described herein are directed to optical devices and systems for use in spectroscopy. In particular, certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices and methods that may separate excitation light and Raman optical pathways, prior to sample irradiation, so that, if desired, the excitation light and the Raman scattered radiation may be independently manipulated.
Abstract:
A microscope (10) has an aperture arrangement (29) that, in order to limit the dimension of a light beam (41), comprises an aperture opening (37). The size of the aperture opening (37) is adjustable with the aid of a first aperture member (32) and a second aperture member (34). At least one of the two aperture members (32, 34) is movable relative to the other aperture member (32, 34). The aperture members (32, 34) are spaced apart from one another when the aperture opening (37) is closed.
Abstract:
A micromechanical component includes a micromechanical unidimensional optical lattice structure for diffracting an incident light beam, and a linear drive connected to the lattice structure for compressing and/or stretching the lattice structure in the plane of the lattice structure. The lattice structure is of elastic design with regard to a change of shape resulting from the compressing and/or stretching. The micromechanical component may be incorporated in a device for beam deflection of monochromatic light or in a spectrometer.