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Optical system for high resolution spectrometer/monochromator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5635748
This patent describes a spectrometer optical system employed in combination with a source of electromagnetic radiation and reception means. It comprises: a first concave mirror receiving electromagnetic radiation from the source and reflecting the electromagnetic radiation within a first plane; a second concave mirror receiving the electromagnetic radiation reflected from the source and reflecting the electromagnetic radiation to converge in a second plane. The first and second planes being substantially orthogonal relative to each other; a diffraction grating receiving the converging electromagnetic radiation from the source and producing a spectrum for capture by the reception means; and means for rotating the diffraction grating about an axis relative to the diffraction grating.
Assignee:
The Regents of the Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA
Patent Number(s):
US 4775696; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-028564A
OSTI ID:
5635748
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English