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Scanning monochromator and concave reflecting grating employed therein

US4027975A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1975
Grant dateJun 7, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 27, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanning monochromator or spectrometer having a reflecting grating whose curvature in the meridian plane is equal to the curvature of a circle upon which the source, detecting means and grating lie and whose lines are ruled with a frequency which varies systematically and directly in proportion to the distance of the lines from a point of origin on the track as determined by the geometry of the equipment, and gratings therefor.

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