In-line cell for absorption spectroscopy
US6084668A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/15
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a novel in-line cell useful in absorption spectroscopy. The cell includes a sample region, a light entry port and a light exit port being the same or separate ports. Each port is in communication with the sample region and contains a light transmissive window. A mirror having a light reflective surface faces the sample region, and a heater effective to heat the light transmissive window in the light entry port and/or said light exit port is provided. The cell can be used to determine the concentration of molecular gas impurities in a sample. Particular applicability is found in semiconductor manufacturing in a semiconductor processing tool.
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