Simultaneous detection of multiple spectra of scattered radiation
US10527552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B5/32
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an example, an apparatus is described that includes a light source, a holographic optical element, a sampling apparatus, and a detector. The light source is configured to emit a beam of excitation light. The holographic optical element is arranged to convert the beam of excitation light into a plurality of beams of excitation light. The sampling apparatus is arranged to project the plurality of beams of excitation light onto a surface outside the apparatus as a two-dimensional pattern of projection points. The sampling apparatus is further arranged to collect scattered radiation emitted by the surface in response to the two-dimensional pattern of projection points. The detector detects a frequency shift in the scattered radiation.
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