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Title: Extending the range of turbidity measurement using polarimetry

Abstract

Turbidity measurements are obtained by directing a polarized optical beam to a scattering sample. Scattered portions of the beam are measured in orthogonal polarization states to determine a scattering minimum and a scattering maximum. These values are used to determine a degree of polarization of the scattered portions of the beam, and concentrations of scattering materials or turbidity can be estimated using the degree of polarization. Typically, linear polarizations are used, and scattering is measured along an axis that orthogonal to the direction of propagation of the polarized optical beam.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1410283
Patent Number(s):
9823183
Application Number:
14/855,307
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
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:  
AC05-00OR22725
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Sep 15
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE

Citation Formats

Baba, Justin S. Extending the range of turbidity measurement using polarimetry. United States: N. p., 2017. Web.
Baba, Justin S. Extending the range of turbidity measurement using polarimetry. United States.
Baba, Justin S. Tue . "Extending the range of turbidity measurement using polarimetry". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1410283.
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Particle characterization device
patent, January 2014


Chlorophyll and turbidity sensor system
patent, February 2014


Particle Characterization Device
patent-application, July 2011


Method For Using Polarization Gating To Measure A Scattering Sample
patent-application, February 2014


Mueller matrix decomposition for extraction of individual polarization parameters from complex turbid media exhibiting multiple scattering, optical activity, and linear birefringence
journal, January 2008