Adaptive optical analyzer with automatic drift control and high dynamic range
OwnerSean M. Christianinventor
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Abstract
A spectroscope includes a light source, at least one static optical element for manipulating or structuring light, at least two adaptive optical elements and at least one detector. The at least two adaptive optical elements are configured to partition an optical function of spectral sorting from at least one of the following optical function: routing, attenuation, and/or encoding. The light source, the at least one static optical element, and the at least two adaptive optical elements are configured to direct light from the light source into first and second distinct light channels, the first light channel containing a sample to be analyzed.
Claims20
A spectroscope, comprising:
- a light source emitting a light beam having a spectrum;
- at least one static optical element for manipulating or structuring light;
- at least two adaptive optical elements configured to partition an optical function of spectral sorting from at least one optical function selected from the group:
- routing, attenuation, or encoding;
- and, at least one detector;
- wherein said light source, said at least one static optical element, and said at least two adaptive optical elements are configured to direct light from the light source into first and second distinct light channels, the first light channel containing a sample to be analyzed;
- wherein the dynamic grating comprises a silicon grating light-valve or a piezo-electric tiltable grating.
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