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Title: Simultaneous multi-beam planar array IR (pair) spectroscopy

Abstract

An apparatus and method capable of providing spatially multiplexed IR spectral information simultaneously in real-time for multiple samples or multiple spatial areas of one sample using IR absorption phenomena requires no moving parts or Fourier Transform during operation, and self-compensates for background spectra and degradation of component performance over time. IR spectral information and chemical analysis of the samples is determined by using one or more IR sources, sampling accessories for positioning the samples, optically dispersive elements, a focal plane array (FPA) arranged to detect the dispersed light beams, and a processor and display to control the FPA, and display an IR spectrograph. Fiber-optic coupling can be used to allow remote sensing. Portability, reliability, and ruggedness is enhanced due to the no-moving part construction. Applications include determining time-resolved orientation and characteristics of materials, including polymer monolayers. Orthogonal polarizers may be used to determine certain material characteristics.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
UD Technology Corporation, Newark, DE (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1175495
Patent Number(s):
6943353
Application Number:
10/708,927
Assignee:
UD Technology Corporation (Newark, DE)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01J - MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED, VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
FG02-99-ER45794
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Elmore, Douglas L., Rabolt, John F., and Tsao, Mei-Wei. Simultaneous multi-beam planar array IR (pair) spectroscopy. United States: N. p., 2005. Web.
Elmore, Douglas L., Rabolt, John F., & Tsao, Mei-Wei. Simultaneous multi-beam planar array IR (pair) spectroscopy. United States.
Elmore, Douglas L., Rabolt, John F., and Tsao, Mei-Wei. Tue . "Simultaneous multi-beam planar array IR (pair) spectroscopy". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1175495.
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