公开(公告)号：US20080291426A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US11864304

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: Masud Azimi ,  Arran Bibby ,  Christopher D. Brown ,  Peili Chen ,  Kevin J. Knopp ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori ,  Peidong Wang

Inventor： Masud Azimi ,  Arran Bibby ,  Christopher D. Brown ,  Peili Chen ,  Kevin J. Knopp ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori ,  Peidong Wang

IPC: G01J3/00 ,  G01B9/02 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/552 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G01N2021/3595

Abstract: We disclose apparatus that includes: (a) an enclosure including an aperture; (b) a prism mounted in the enclosure so that a surface of the prism is exposed through the aperture; (c) an optical assembly contained within the enclosure, the optical assembly including a radiation source and a radiation detector, the source being configured to direct radiation towards the prism and the detector being configured to detect radiation from the source reflected from the exposed surface of the prism; and (d) an electronic processor contained within the enclosure, the electronic processor being in communication with the detector. The apparatus can be configured so that, during operation, the electronic processor determines information about a sample placed in contact with the exposed surface of the prism based on radiation reflected from the exposed prism surface while it is in contact with the sample.

Abstract translation: 我们公开了包括以下设备：（a）包括孔的外壳; （b）安装在外壳中的棱镜，使得棱镜的表面通过该孔露出; （c）包含在所述外壳内的光学组件，所述光学组件包括辐射源和辐射探测器，所述源被配置成将辐射引向所述棱镜，并且所述检测器被配置为检测来自所述源的反射的源的辐射， 棱镜; 以及（d）包含在所述外壳内的电子处理器，所述电子处理器与所述检测器通信。 该装置可以被配置为使得在操作期间，电子处理器在与样品接触的同时基于从暴露的棱镜表面反射的辐射来确定关于与棱镜的暴露表面接触的样品的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080266687A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11796637

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B5/10

CPC classification number: G02B17/0636 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/14 ,  G02B17/0657

Abstract: An imaging optical system includes a set of mirrors including at least three mirrors on a beam path. Only a last mirror on the beam path has a positive optical power and all other mirrors have negative optical power. The sum of the optical powers of the mirrors is zero. An external posterior aperture stop is on the beam path between the last mirror and the image plane. A back focal length of the optical system is equal to or greater than an effective focal length of the optical system. The field of view is large, and typically at least 30-40 degrees in one plane.

Abstract translation: 成像光学系统包括一组反射镜，其包括在光束路径上的至少三个反射镜。 只有光束路径上的最后一个反射镜具有正光焦度，所有其它反射镜都具有负光焦度。 反射镜的光功率之和为零。 外部后孔径光阑在最后一个反射镜和图像平面之间的光束路径上。 光学系统的后焦距等于或大于光学系统的有效焦距。 视野很大，一个平面通常至少有30-40度。

公开(公告)号：US07440095B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11846513

申请日：2007-08-28

Applicant: Francis J. Deck

Inventor： Francis J. Deck

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0262

Abstract: In a spectrometer, preferably in a spectrometric microscope, input light is provided from a light source to a specimen via a source objective element (e.g., a Schwarzchild objective), and the aperture of the light source is matched to the aperture of the source objective element to maximize light throughput to the specimen. The light from the specimen is then collected at a collector objective element and delivered to a camera element, which in turn provides the light to a photosensitive detector. The apertures of the camera element and the collector objective element are also matched to maximize light throughput from the specimen to the detector. As a result, light loss from vignetting effects is reduced, improving the intensity and uniformity of illumination and the sensitivity and accuracy of spectral measurements.

Abstract translation: 在光谱仪中，优选在光谱显微镜中，通过源物体元件（例如，施瓦茨物镜）从光源向样本提供输入光，并且光源的孔径与源物镜的孔径相匹配 元素以最大化样品的光通量。 然后将来自样品的光收集在收集器目标元件处并传送到相机元件，照相机元件又将光提供给光敏检测器。 相机元件和收集器目标元件的孔也匹配，以使从样品到检测器的光通量最大化。 结果，减少晕影效应的光损失，提高照明的强度和均匀性以及光谱测量的灵敏度和准确性。

公开(公告)号：US20080049304A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11846513

申请日：2007-08-28

Applicant: Francis J. Deck

Inventor： Francis J. Deck

IPC: G02B3/00 ,  G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0262

Abstract: In a spectrometer, preferably in a spectrometric microscope, input light is provided from a light source to a specimen via a source objective element (e.g., a Schwarzchild objective), and the aperture of the light source is matched to the aperture of the source objective element to maximize light throughput to the specimen. The light from the specimen is then collected at a collector objective element and delivered to a camera element, which in turn provides the light to a photosensitive detector. The apertures of the camera element and the collector objective element are also matched to maximize light throughput from the specimen to the detector. As a result, light loss from vignetting effects is reduced, improving the intensity and uniformity of illumination and the sensitivity and accuracy of spectral measurements.

Abstract translation: 在光谱仪中，优选在光谱显微镜中，通过源物体元件（例如，施瓦茨物镜）从光源向样本提供输入光，并且光源的孔径与源物镜的孔径相匹配 元素以最大化样品的光通量。 然后将来自样品的光收集在收集器目标元件处并传送到相机元件，照相机元件又将光提供给光敏检测器。 相机元件和收集器目标元件的孔也匹配，以使从样品到检测器的光通量最大化。 结果，减少晕影效应的光损失，提高照明的强度和均匀性以及光谱测量的灵敏度和准确性。

公开(公告)号：US20080049293A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11846508

申请日：2007-08-28

Applicant: Francis J. Deck

Inventor： Francis J. Deck

IPC: G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0262

Abstract: In a spectrometer, preferably in a spectrometric microscope, light from a specimen is collected at a collector objective element and delivered to a camera element, which in turn provides the light to a photosensitive detector. A focal plane is provided between the collector objective element and the camera element, and one or more aperture arrays may be situated in the focal plane to restrict the detector's field of view of the specimen to the areas within the apertures. By utilizing aperture arrays with apertures of different sizes and shapes, the spatial resolution of the spectrometer readings may be varied without the need to vary the optics of the spectrometer. As a result, if the optics are optimized to minimize vignetting, spatial resolution may be varied without adverse increases in vignetting.

Abstract translation: 在光谱仪中，优选在光谱显微镜中，将来自样本的光收集在收集器目标元件处并传送到相机元件，照相机元件又将光提供给光敏检测器。 焦平面设置在收集器目标元件和相机元件之间，并且一个或多个孔阵列可以位于焦平面中，以将检测器的视场的视野限制在孔内的区域内。 通过利用具有不同尺寸和形状的孔的孔径阵列，可以改变光谱仪读数的空间分辨率，而不需要改变光谱仪的光学器件。 结果，如果光学器件被优化以最小化渐晕，则可以改变空间分辨率而不增加渐晕。

公开(公告)号：US07317535B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US11221925

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: Pavel Cheben ,  Ian Powell ,  Siegfried Janz ,  Dan-Xia Xu

Inventor： Pavel Cheben ,  Ian Powell ,  Siegfried Janz ,  Dan-Xia Xu

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/14 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/4531 ,  G01J3/4532 ,  G02B6/12019

Abstract: A spectroscopic method and system for the spectral analysis of an optical signal directed to a wavelength dispersive component having two interleaved dispersive devices. For a single wavelength, the optical signal exiting the interleaved dispersive devices includes two wavefronts generally disposed at an angle to one another and producing an interference pattern. The interference pattern is detected and subsequently analyzed via a Fourier transform to produce the optical spectrum of the input beam. The method and system are applicable in a planar waveguide environment, in reflection and transmission geometries.

Abstract translation: 用于对具有两个交错色散装置的波长色散分量的光信号进行光谱分析的光谱方法和系统。 对于单个波长，离开交错色散装置的光信号包括通常以彼此成角度地设置并产生干涉图案的两个波前。 通过傅立叶变换来检测并随后分析干涉图案以产生输入光束的光谱。 该方法和系统适用于平面波导环境，反射和透射几何形状。

公开(公告)号：US20070263956A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11782483

申请日：2007-07-24

Applicant: Andrew Sappey ,  James Howell ,  Henrik Hofvander ,  Bernard Masterson

Inventor： Andrew Sappey ,  James Howell ,  Henrik Hofvander ,  Bernard Masterson

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/1809 ,  G01J5/601 ,  G01J2003/104 ,  G01J2003/423 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N2021/399 ,  G02B6/14

Abstract: A catch side optical system for use in diode laser spectroscopy consisting of a catch side optic optically coupled to a catch side multimode optical fiber and means to mechanically manipulate a section of the catch side multimode optical fiber to minimize catch side mode noise. The mechanical manipulation may consist of twisting the catch side multimode optical fiber around its longitudinal axis. The means to mechanically manipulate the section of the catch side multimode optical fiber in the above fashion may consist of a motor associated with the catch side multimode optical fiber such that a section of fiber is held fast relative to a shaft position of the motor and the motor shaft is repetitively swept through +360 degrees and −360 degrees of motion. The frequency of the motor shaft sweep may be at least 10 Hz to enable effective averaging of the transmitted signal and thereby reduce the effect of catch side mode noise.

Abstract translation: 用于二极管激光光谱的捕获侧光学系统，其由光学耦合到捕获侧多模光纤的捕获侧光学和用于机械地操纵捕获侧多模光纤的一部分以最小化捕获侧模式噪声的装置组成。 机械操纵可以包括围绕其纵向轴线扭转捕获侧多模光纤。 以上述方式机械地操纵扣合侧多模光纤的部分的装置可以由与捕获侧多模光纤相关联的马达组成，使得光纤的一部分相对于马达的轴位置保持快速，并且 电机轴重复扫过+ 360度和-360度的运动。 电机轴扫描的频率可以至少为10 Hz，以实现发射信号的有效平均，从而减少捕获侧模式噪声的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20060133714A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US10543288

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: Andrew Sappey ,  James Howell ,  Henrik Hofvander ,  B.P. Masterson

Inventor： Andrew Sappey ,  James Howell ,  Henrik Hofvander ,  B.P. Masterson

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/1809 ,  G01J5/601 ,  G01J2003/104 ,  G01J2003/423 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N2021/399 ,  G02B6/14

Abstract: A sensing apparatus consisting of more than one diode laser having select lasing frequencies, a multiplexer optically coupled to the outputs of the diode lasers with the multiplexer being further optically coupled to a pitch side optical fiber. Multiplexed laser light is transmitted through the pitch side optical fiber to a pitch optic operatively associated with a process chamber which may be a combustion chamber or the boiler of a coal or gas fired power plant. The pitch optic is oriented to project multiplexed laser output through the process chamber. Also operatively oriented with the process chamber is a catch optic in optical communication with the pitch optic to receive the multiplexed laser output projected through the process chamber. The catch optic is optically coupled to an optical fiber which transmits the multiplexed laser output to a demultiplexer. The demultiplexer demultiplexes the laser light and optically couples the select lasing frequencies of light to a detector with the detector being sensitive to one of the select lasing frequencies.

Abstract translation: 由多于一个具有选择的激光频率的二极管激光器组成的感测装置，多路复用器光学耦合到二极管激光器的输出端，多路复用器进一步光耦合到俯仰侧光纤。 多路复用激光通过俯仰侧光纤传输到与可以是燃烧室或煤或燃气发电厂的锅炉的处理室可操作地连接的俯仰光学器件。 俯仰光学器件定向成投影通过处理室的多路复用激光输出。 还与操作室一起操作地定向的是与俯仰光学器件光学通信的接收光学器件，以接收通过处理室投射的多路复用的激光输出。 捕捉光学器件光耦合到将多路复用的激光输出传输到解复用器的光纤。 解复用器解复用激光并将选择的激光频率光耦合到检测器，检测器对选择的激光频率之一敏感。

公开(公告)号：US20060114459A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11289315

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Naoshi Aikawa

Inventor： Naoshi Aikawa

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0235 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/2803

Abstract: A spectroscope includes an optical fiber 218, a collimator optical system 231 for collimating signal light come out from the optical fiber 218, a spectroscopic element 233 for dispersing the signal light collimated by the collimator optical system 231, a detector 237 composed of a plurality of detector elements 237a disposed at least in a direction of dispersion and detecting the light dispersed by the spectroscopic element 233, and a focusing optical system 236 for focusing the signal light come out from the detector 237 onto a detecting surface of the detector 237. It is set such that the focusing optical system 236 makes a diameter of a spot of the signal light focused on the detecting surface of the detector 237 smaller than an arranged pitch of the detector 237 and a numerical aperture of the collimator optical system 231 is larger than that of the optical fiber 218.

Abstract translation: 分光镜包括光纤218，用于准直信号光从光纤218出来的准直光学系统231，用于分散由准直仪光学系统231准直的信号光的分光元件233，由多个 检测器元件237a至少设置在分散方向上并检测由分光元件233分散的光，以及用于聚焦信号光的聚焦光学系统236从检测器237出射到检测器237的检测表面上。 被设置为使得聚焦光学系统236使得聚焦在检测器237的检测表面上的信号光的点的直径小于检测器237的排列间距，并且准直仪光学系统231的数值孔径更大 比光纤218高。

公开(公告)号：US20060114457A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US10999260

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Roger Schmitz ,  Bryan Scheele

Inventor： Roger Schmitz ,  Bryan Scheele

IPC: G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/474

Abstract: A spectrophotometric instrument is comprised of a processor, a probe having a tissue engaging surface with an aperture therethrough and a light source producing measurement light signals and optically coupled to the probe via a first optical path. A partially reflective first reflecting member is located in the probe and has a generally elliptical profile positioned to reflect a first portion of the measurement light signals to the tissue aperture and to transmit a second portion of the measurement light signals through the first reflecting member. A second reflecting member is located in the probe and has a generally elliptical profile positioned to reflect the measurement light signals transmitted through the first reflecting member. A second optical path has a distal end positioned to receive the measurement light signals reflected off of the second reflecting member and a proximal end coupled to the processor. A third optical path has a distal end positioned in the probe to receive light signals transmitted through the tissue sample and a proximal end coupled to the processor.

Abstract translation: 分光光度仪器包括处理器，具有穿过其中的孔的组织接合表面的探针和产生测量光信号的光源并经由第一光路光学耦合到探针。 部分反射的第一反射部件位于探头中并且具有大致椭圆形轮廓，其被定位成将测量光信号的第一部分反射到组织孔，并且通过第一反射部件透射测量光信号的第二部分。 第二反射部件位于探头中并且具有大致椭圆形轮廓，其被定位成反射通过第一反射部件传输的测量光信号。 第二光路具有远端，其定位成接收从第二反射构件反射的测量光信号和耦合到处理器的近端。 第三光路具有位于探针中的远端，以接收透过组织样本的光信号和耦合到处理器的近端。