Multispectral imaging probe

Patent · Tue Jul 27 04:00:00 EDT 1999

OSTI ID:6171114

Sandison, D R; Platzbecker, M R; Descour, M R; Armour, D L; Craig, M J; Richards-Kortum, R

A multispectral imaging probe delivers a range of wavelengths of excitation light to a target and collects a range of expressed light wavelengths. The multispectral imaging probe is adapted for mobile use and use in confined spaces, and is sealed against the effects of hostile environments. The multispectral imaging probe comprises a housing that defines a sealed volume that is substantially sealed from the surrounding environment. A beam splitting device mounts within the sealed volume. Excitation light is directed to the beam splitting device, which directs the excitation light to a target. Expressed light from the target reaches the beam splitting device along a path coaxial with the path traveled by the excitation light from the beam splitting device to the target. The beam splitting device directs expressed light to a collection subsystem for delivery to a detector. 8 figs.

• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 5929985
• Application Number: PPN: US 8-820299
• OSTI ID: 6171114
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
BEAM OPTICS
BEAM SPLITTING
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MULTISPECTRAL SCANNERS
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT