公开(公告)号：US20160282184A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15009755

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: Si-Ware Systems

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

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01J3/4531 ,  G01J3/4532 ,  G01J3/4535

Abstract: A spectrometer with increased optical throughput and/or spectral resolution includes a plurality of interferometers coupled in parallel. An optical splitter divides a source light beam into a plurality of input beams and directs each of the input beams to a respective one of the plurality of interferometers. One or more detectors are optically coupled to receive a respective output from each of the plurality of interferometers and is configured to detect an interferogram produced as a result of the outputs.

Abstract translation: 具有增加的光学吞吐量和/或光谱分辨率的光谱仪包括并联耦合的多个干涉仪。 光分路器将源光束分成多个输入光束，并将每个输入光束引导到多个干涉仪中的相应一个。 一个或多个检测器被光学耦合以从多个干涉仪中的每一个接收相应的输出，并且被配置为检测作为输出结果产生的干涉图。

公开(公告)号：US09417121B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14296314

申请日：2014-06-04

Applicant: James E. Spencer

Inventor： James E. Spencer

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  H04B10/67

CPC classification number: H04B10/67 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J5/602

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to processing optical signals. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, an aperture receives a plurality of optical signals and passes the signals to one or more optical processing stages. Each stage includes a plurality of optical detectors and an optical element that operates with the aperture to provide optical signals from inputs of the stage to at least one of an output of the stage and respective ones of the plurality of optical detectors.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及处理光信号。 如可以根据一个或多个实施例来实现的，孔径接收多个光信号并将信号传递到一个或多个光学处理级。 每个级包括多个光学检测器和光学元件，其与孔径一起工作，以从舞台的输入到舞台的输出和多个光学检测器中的至少一个提供光信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160206184A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15000824

申请日：2016-01-19

Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation

Inventor： Guillermo J. Tearney ,  Brett Eugene Bouma ,  Dvir Yelin ,  Dongkyun Kang

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B5/0062 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  G02B23/2469

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and method according to the present disclosure are provided. For example, an apparatus for providing electromagnetic radiation to a structure can be provided. The exemplary apparatus can include a first arrangement having at least two wave-guides which can be configured to provide there through at least two respective electro-magnetic radiations with at least partially different wavelengths from one another. The exemplary apparatus can also include a dispersive second arrangement structured to receive the electro-magnetic radiations and forward at least two dispersed radiations associated with the respective electro-magnetic radiations to at least one section of the structure. The wave-guide(s) can be structured and/or spatially arranged with respect to the dispersive arrangement to facilitate at least partially overlap of the dispersed radiations on the structure. In addition, another arrangement can be provided which can include at least two further wave-guides which can be configured to receive the electro-magnetic radiations from the dispersive arrangement. Each of the further wave-guides can be structured and/or spatially arranged with respect to the dispersive arrangement to facilitate a receipt of a different one of the such electro-magnetic radiations as a function of wavelengths thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供了根据本公开的设备和方法的示例性实施例。 例如，可以提供用于向结构提供电磁辐射的装置。 示例性装置可以包括具有至少两个波导的第一装置，所述至少两个波导可以被配置成通过至少两个彼此具有至少部分不同波长的相应的电磁辐射来提供它们。 示例性装置还可以包括分散第二装置，其被构造为接收电磁辐射，并将与各个电磁辐射相关联的至少两个分散的辐射转发到该结构的至少一个部分。 波导可以相对于分散布置被构造和/或空间布置，以促进结构上分散的辐射的至少部分重叠。 此外，可以提供另外的布置，其可以包括至少两个另外的波导，其可被配置为从分散布置接收电磁辐射。 每个其它波导可以相对于色散装置构造和/或空间布置，以便于接收这样的电磁辐射中不同的一个作为其波长的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20160202037A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14911583

申请日：2014-07-31

Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

Inventor： Tomofumi SUZUKI ,  Yoshihisa WARASHINA ,  Kohei KASAMORI ,  Tatsuya SUGIMOTO ,  Jo ITO

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02051 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/4532 ,  G01J3/4535

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical interferometer includes a first step of forming a first semiconductor portion for a beam splitter and a second semiconductor portion for a movable mirror on a main surface of a support substrate and a first insulating layer formed on the main surface, a second step of disposing a first wall portion between a first side surface of the first semiconductor portion and a second side surface in the second semiconductor portion, and a third step of forming a mirror surface in the second semiconductor portion by forming a first metal film on the second side surface using a shadow mask. In the third step, the first side surface is masked by the mask portion and the first wall portion and the first metal film is formed in a state in which the second side portion is exposed from an opening portion.

Abstract translation: 一种制造光干涉仪的方法包括：形成用于分束器的第一半导体部分和在支撑基板的主表面上形成的可移动反射镜的第二半导体部分和形成在主表面上的第一绝缘层的第一步骤， 在第一半导体部分的第一侧表面和第二半导体部分中的第二侧表面之间布置第一壁部分的第二步骤，以及通过在第二半导体部分中形成第一金属膜来形成第二半导体部分中的镜面的第三步骤 第二侧面使用荫罩。 在第三步骤中，第一侧表面被掩模部分掩蔽，并且第一壁部分和第一金属膜形成在第二侧部分从开口部分露出的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160187200A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14909666

申请日：2014-08-04

Applicant: COMMISSARIAT À L'ÉNERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ÉNERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Inventor： Jacques LUCE

IPC: G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/1804

Abstract: A spectrometer including: a spectral dispersion mechanism of an initial light beam; and a photodetector. The spectral dispersion mechanism includes at least three reflective diffraction gratings parallel to consecutive sides of a convex polygon, arranged such that a portion of the initial light beam is diffracted once by each diffraction grating in turn and is diffracted at least a second time by at least one of the diffraction gratings.

Abstract translation: 一种光谱仪，包括：初始光束的光谱色散机构; 和光电检测器。 光谱色散机构包括平行于凸多边形的连续侧面的至少三个反射衍射光栅，其布置成使得初始光束的一部分依次由每个衍射光栅衍射一次，并且至少第二次衍射至少 其中一个衍射光栅。

公开(公告)号：US09377409B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US13194556

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Min Hu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Ansoon Kim

Inventor： Min Hu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Ansoon Kim

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/4412 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  Y10S977/954 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: In a method of fabricating an apparatus for use in a sensing application, a plurality of nano-fingers are formed on a substrate and a Raman-active material nano-particle is formed on respective tips of the nano-fingers. In addition, the Raman-active material nano-particles on the tips of adjacent ones of the nano-fingers are caused to come into contact with the Raman-active material nano-particle on the tip of at least another one of the plurality of nano-fingers to form respective clusters and the clusters of Raman-active material nano-particles are transferred to a component layer from the plurality of nano-fingers while maintaining a spatial relationship between the contacting Raman-active material nano-particles.

Abstract translation: 在制造用于感测应用的装置的方法中，在衬底上形成多个纳米指，并且在纳米手指的各个尖端上形成拉曼活性材料纳米颗粒。 另外，使相邻的纳米指尖的拉曼活性物质纳米粒子与多个纳米尺寸中的至少另一个的前端的拉曼活性物质纳米粒子接触 - 形成相应的簇，并且拉曼活性材料纳米颗粒簇从多个纳米指转移到组分层，同时保持接触拉曼活性材料纳米颗粒之间的空间关系。

公开(公告)号：US09372290B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US13696613

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: Yung-Chuan Wu

Inventor： Cheng-Hao Ko ,  Yung-Chuan Wu

IPC: G02B5/18 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G02B5/1861 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J2003/1847

Abstract: A spectrum analyzer includes an input member, a predetermined output plane and a reflection type diffraction grating. The input member receives an optical signal. The reflection type diffraction grating includes a non-Rowland circle curved grating profile curved surface and a plurality of diffraction structures. The diffraction structures, each having a pitch and disposed on the grating profile curved surface, are configured to separate the optical signal into a plurality of spectral components. At least some pitches of the spectral components are different from each other. One of the spectral components indicating a central wavelength is emitted to the predetermined output plane in a direction substantially perpendicular to the predetermined output plane. The grating profile curved surface is used for focusing the spectral components on the predetermined output plane.

Abstract translation: 频谱分析仪包括输入构件，预定输出平面和反射型衍射光栅。 输入部件接收光信号。 反射型衍射光栅包括非罗兰圆曲线光栅轮廓曲面和多个衍射结构。 每个具有间距并设置在光栅轮廓曲面上的衍射结构被配置为将光信号分离成多个光谱分量。 光谱分量的至少一些间距彼此不同。 指示中心波长的光谱分量中的一个在基本上垂直于预定输出平面的方向上被发射到预定的输出平面。 光栅轮廓曲面用于将光谱分量聚焦在预定的输出平面上。

公开(公告)号：US09316540B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14642827

申请日：2015-03-10

Applicant: LightHaus Photonics, Pte. Ltd.

Inventor： Poh Boon Phua

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/4531 ,  G01J3/4532

Abstract: A spectrometer for measuring a spectral signature of an object comprises fringe generating optics for use with a camera and a processor. The fringe generating optics are formed of front optics and birefringent optics. The front optics comprises a diffuser adapted to receive light from the object. The birefringent optics is adapted to receive light from the diffuser and to generate interference fringes. The camera is adapted to receive the interference fringes and the processor generates the spectral signature of the object. This spectrometer is an improved Fourier transform spectrometer suitable for use with digital cameras, such as cameras found in mobile devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160084707A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14864613

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: California Institute of Technology

Inventor： David C. Scott ,  Alexander Ksendzov ,  Warren P. George ,  Richard L. Baron ,  James A. Smith ,  Abdullah S. Aljabri ,  Joel M. Steinkraus ,  Rudi M. Bendig ,  Douglas C. Hofmann

IPC: G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2003/423 ,  G01N21/00

Abstract: A portable spectrometer, including a smart phone case storing a portable spectrometer, wherein the portable spectrometer includes a cavity; a source for emitting electromagnetic radiation that is directed on a sample in the cavity, wherein the electromagnetic radiation is reflected within the cavity to form multiple passes of the electromagnetic radiation through the sample; a detector for detecting the electromagnetic radiation after the electromagnetic radiation has made the multiple passes through the sample in the cavity, the detector outputting a signal in response to the detecting; and a device for communicating the signal to a smart phone, wherein the smart phone executes an application that performs a spectral analysis of the signal.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式光谱仪，包括存储便携式光谱仪的智能电话盒，其中便携式光谱仪包括腔; 用于发射针对空腔中的样品的电磁辐射的源，其中所述电磁辐射在所述空腔内反射以形成所述电磁辐射穿过所述样品的多次通过; 用于检测电磁辐射之后的电磁辐射的检测器使多次通过空腔中的样品，检测器响应于检测器输出信号; 以及用于将信号传送到智能电话的设备，其中智能电话执行执行信号的频谱分析的应用。

公开(公告)号：US09291504B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14702342

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: VERIFOOD, LTD.

Inventor： Damian Goldring ,  Dror Sharon ,  Guy Brodetzki ,  Amit Ruf ,  Menahem Kaplan ,  Sagee Rosen ,  Omer Keilaf ,  Uri Kinrot ,  Kai Engelhardt ,  Ittai Nir

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J2003/1226 ,  G01J2003/123 ,  G01J2003/1239 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N33/02

Abstract: A spectrometer comprises a plurality of isolated optical channels comprising a plurality of isolated optical paths. The isolated optical paths decrease cross-talk among the optical paths and allow the spectrometer to have a decreased length with increased resolution. In many embodiments, the isolated optical paths comprise isolated parallel optical paths that allow the length of the device to be decreased substantially. In many embodiments, each isolated optical path extends from a filter of a filter array, through a lens of a lens array, through a channel of a support array, to a region of a sensor array. Each region of the sensor array comprises a plurality of sensor elements in which a location of the sensor element corresponds to the wavelength of light received based on an angle of light received at the location, the focal length of the lens and the central wavelength of the filter.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪包括多个隔离光通道，其包括多个隔离光路。 孤立的光路减少光路之间的串扰，并允许光谱仪具有降低的分辨率的长度。 在许多实施例中，隔离的光路包括隔离的平行光路，其允许基本上减小器件的长度。 在许多实施例中，每个隔离的光路从滤光器阵列的滤光片延伸穿过透镜阵列的透镜，通过支撑阵列的通道延伸到传感器阵列的区域。 传感器阵列的每个区域包括多个传感器元件，其中传感器元件的位置基于在该位置处接收的光的角度接收的光的波长，透镜的焦距和透镜的中心波长 过滤。