Abstract:
Methods and optical systems for scanning of a target sample, including methods and systems using a low mass scan head and methods and systems for conducting a scanned optically transduced assay where the scanning includes at least one first relative angular motion and at least one second angular motion or at least one linear motion. The present invention also relates to methods and systems for performing sample assays, and for producing and measuring optical responses and signatures.
Abstract:
An apparatus and non-invasive method of measuring oxygen by exciting a luminescent compound disposed in a container and then measuring the intensity of the light emitted by the excited luminescent compound as it relaxes to the ground state. A plot of emission intensity as a function of time results in an exponential decay curve the area of which is inversely proportional to the oxygen concentration. The oxygen concentration can be determined over a wide temperature range by measuring the temperature of the container and the emission intensity and then applying the following equation: [O2]=(ATa(T)2+BTa(T)+CTa)(tau)2+(ATb(T)2+BTb(T)+CTb)(tau)+(ATc(T)2+BTc(T)+CTc) T is the measured temperature; tau is the area of the exponential decay curve; and ATa, BTa, CTa, ATb, BTb, CTb, ATc, BTc, and CTc are coefficients that are specific to the luminescent compound being examined.
Abstract translation:一种通过激发设置在容器中的发光化合物测量氧的装置和非侵入性方法,然后测量由激发的发光化合物在其弛豫到基态时发射的光的强度。 作为时间的函数的发射强度的图形导致指数衰减曲线,其面积与氧浓度成反比。 通过测量容器的温度和发射强度可以在较宽的温度范围内确定氧浓度,然后应用以下等式:<?in-line-formula description =“In-line formula”end =“lead”? (T)2 + B Ta(T)+ C < (T a)Ta(T)2(+)Tb(T)&lt;&lt;&lt; (T)+ C Tb(T)T(T)+(C)T(T) (T)+ C T> P> u>在线公式描述=“在线公式”end =“tail”?> T是测量温度; tau是指数衰减曲线的面积; 和Ta,Ta,Ta,Ta,Ta,Tb,Tb,Tb, C Tb,C Tc,B Tc和C Tc是对发光化合物特异的系数 被检查
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a gas sensor arrangement comprising at least one radiation source emitting radiation, a gas measuring chamber which may be filled with a gaseous analyte containing at least one analyte to be measured, and comprising at least one detector device which detects the radiation and generates an output signal indicating the presence and/or the concentration of the analyte. In order to provide an improved gas sensor arrangement of the type mentioned at the outset which ensures, in a particularly simple manner, long-term stable operation of the arrangement even over long periods of time, the control device comprises a power detection unit which may be operated to measure the electrical output consumed by the at least one radiation source.
Abstract:
A non-invasive emitter-photodiode sensor which is able to provide a data-stream corresponding to the actual wavelength of light emitted thereby allowing calibration of the sensor signal processing equipment and resulting in accurate measurements over a wider variation in emitter wavelength ranges.
Abstract:
A method and electronic arrangement for measuring errors with the aid of a gas sensor wherein a plurality of measurement valves occurring instantly during mutual sequential measuring cycles are detected. The electronic circuit arrangement has a plurality of circuit arrangements for compensating measurement errors wherein the measurements are affect with a gas sensor.
Abstract:
Methods and optical systems for scanning of a target sample, including methods and systems using a low mass scan head. The present invention also relates to methods and systems for performing sample assays, and for producing and measuring optical responses and signatures.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for detecting at least one component gas in a sample includes a radiation source for providing radiation along an optical path in a pre-selected spectral band having at least one absorption line of the component gas to be detected and an optical detector for detecting radiation at the optical path. A sample chamber is positioned in the optical path between the source and the optical detector to contain a quantity of a sample gas. At least one gas cell enclosing an amount of the gas to be detected is fixedly positioned in the optical path in series with the gas chamber. A mathematical relationship is determined between the detected radiation and the concentration of a sample gas filling the sample chamber.
Abstract:
Optical systems are provided. One such optical system includes an optical source that propagates a source beam of light. A diffracting component is optically coupled to the optical source and is operative to receive the source beam and produce a diffracted beam. A target is located to receive the diffracted beam. Additionally, a compensating system repositions at least one of the optical source, the diffracting component, and the target in response to a detected change in refractive index of a medium through which the diffracted beam propagates so that the diffracted beam continues to be received by the target. Methods and other systems also are provided.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for use in measuring the moisture content of heavy-grade sheets of paper during their continuous manufacture. In one aspect, means employing infrared absorption techniques for determining the fiber weight per unit area of a sheet having a fiber weight of up to 1100 grams per square meter are provided. In another aspect, means employing infrared absorption techniques including the use of two moisture absorption bands and associated moisture reference bands for calculating the average temperature of the sheet are provided. The latter aspect may be used to produce an indication of moisture weight per unit area, wherein the indication is substantially independent on changes in the average temperature, and enables accurate measurement of the moisture weight per unit area of heavy grades of paper having moisture weights of up to 450 grams per square meter. The former aspect may be employed in measuring the moisture content of heavy grade of paper having moisture weights of up to 90 grams per square meter.
Abstract:
System and apparatus for robust, portable gas detection. Specifically, this disclosure describes apparatuses and systems for optical gas detection in a compact package using two optical pathways. There is a need for a very compact, low-power, gas detection system for gases such as CO2, NOx, water vapor, methane, etc. This disclosure provides an ultra-compact and highly stable and efficient optical measurement system based on principals of optical absorption spectroscopy using substantially collinear pathways.