Dual frequency comb spectroscopy enabling attachment for mobile devices

Abstract

A system for integrating dual frequency comb spectroscopy (DFCS) functionality into and/or with a mobile device. The system comprises an attachment configured to couple with a mobile device; and DFCS-enabling hardware that is configured to enable the mobile device to perform DFCS-based molecular analysis of a sample area comprising a sample, wherein the DFCS-enabling hardware comprises a laser emitter configured to generate two optical frequency combs that emit laser light at evenly spaced intervals across a broad spectrum of optical frequencies, wherein (i) the laser light is directed towards the sample area, and (ii) at least a portion of the laser light is received by at least one photodetector configured to (a) receive at least a portion of the laser light after interacting with the sample, and (b) generate signal output data based on one or more wavelength or absorption properties corresponding to the portion of the laser light.

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