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Optical-fiber raman spectroscopy used for remote in-situ environmental analysis

US4802761A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1987
Grant dateFeb 7, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/084
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus are provided for remote in-situ detection and/or monitoring of selected compounds in liquid or gaseous media using one of several methods of Raman spectroscopy. The resulting Raman signal is conducted through optical fibers for recording a Raman spectrum at a distance from the instrument.

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