Optical probe

Patent · Tue Sep 14 04:00:00 EDT 1999

OSTI ID:20013822

Hencken, K; Flower, W

A compact optical probe is disclosed particularly useful for analysis of emissions in industrial environments. The instant invention provides a geometry for optically-based measurements that allows all optical components (source, detector, rely optics, etc.) to be located in proximity to one another. The geometry of the probe disclosed herein provides a means for making optical measurements in environments where it is difficult and/or expensive to gain access to the vicinity of a flow stream to be measured. Significantly, the lens geometry of the optical probe allows the analysis location within a flow stream being monitored to be moved while maintaining optical alignment of all components even when the optical probe is focused on a plurality of different analysis points within the flow stream.

• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 20013822
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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