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Isotope isolation

US11921034B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2023
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/11
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed to perform isotope identification by applying an acoustic wave to an acousto-optic device to induce a frequency shift in the optical beam; adjusting the frequency of the acoustic wave to match the energy level transition of an isotope; exciting the isotope to a higher energy level through absorption of the frequency-shifted optical beam; and detecting the resulting energy level transition of the isotope.

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