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Robust spectroscopic optical probe

US5657404A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1995
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/241
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a spectroscopic probe apparatus useful for Raman, near infrared, luminescence, ultraviolet or visible spectroscopies that is formed with a robust method of construction using a molten metal soldering technique. The disclosed method and apparatus provides an optical probe that is easy to manufacture yet able to withstand drastic environmental conditions without damage and produce useful spectroscopic results under such conditions.

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