Optical probe with extended working distance
OwnerMichael Burka, Stephen McLaughlin +2inventors
InventorsMichael Burka, Stephen McLaughlin, Malcolm C. Smith, Jie Zhang
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Abstract
A side-looking optical probe for a Raman spectroscopy system is provided. The probe includes: a base for mounting the probe to an optical assembly of the system; and a prism mounted to the base, the prism configured for receiving signal light from a sample and providing the signal light to the system. A method of fabrication and a spectrometer are provided.
Claims22
A side-looking optical probe for a Raman spectroscopy system, the probe comprising:
- a base for mounting the probe to an optical assembly of the system;
- and
- a prism mounted to the base, the prism configured for receiving signal light from a sample and providing the signal light to the system.
A method for fabricating a side-looking optical probe for a Raman spectroscopy system, the method comprising:
- selecting a base for mounting the probe to an optical assembly of the system;
- and
- mounting a prism to the base, the prism configured for receiving signal light from a sample and providing the signal light to the system.
A Raman spectroscopy system, comprising:
- a Raman spectrometer comprising a laser light source and a signal analyzer, the light source configured for illuminating a sample and the analyzer configured for analyzing signal light;
- a fiber optic assembly configured for receiving light from the light source and receiving signal light from a sample;
- and
- and a side-looking probe optically mounted to the fiber optic assembly, the side-looking probe comprising a prism configured for receiving signal light from the sample and providing the signal light to the spectrometer.
A method of using a Raman spectroscopy system, the method comprising:
- selecting a Raman spectroscopy system that comprises a side-looking probe, the probe comprising a prism mounted to a fiber optic assembly, the prism configured for receiving signal light from a sample and providing the signal light to the system;
- and
- analyzing a sample with the system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.