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Fiber-optic apparatus and method for measurement of luminescence and raman scattering

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OSTI ID:868702

A dual fiber forward scattering optrode for Raman spectroscopy with the remote ends of the fibers in opposed, spaced relationship to each other to form a analyte sampling space therebetween and the method of measuring Raman spectra utilizing same. One optical fiber is for sending an exciting signal to the remote sampling space and, at its remote end, has a collimating microlens and an optical filter for filtering out background emissions generated in the fiber. The other optical fiber is for collecting the Raman scattering signal at the remote sampling space and, at its remote end, has a collimating microlens and an optical filter to prevent the exciting signal from the exciting fiber from entering the collection fiber and to thereby prevent the generation of background emissions in the collecting fiber.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 5194913
OSTI ID:
868702
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Comparison of some fiber optic configurations for measurement of luminescence and Raman scattering journal January 1990
Utilization of Optical Fibers in Remote Inelastic Light Scattering Probes book January 1979
Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Fiber-Optic Sensor journal January 1990