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Wavelength modulated photoacoustic spectrometer

US6552792B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/399
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wavelength modulated photoacoustic spectrometry system and method comprising: generating light from a light source; passing the light through a sample area; sampling sound produced by the light passing through the sample area with an acoustic detector; and controlling wavelength of the light with a wavelength controller, wherein the wavelength controller modulates the wavelength according to a waveform comprising square components.

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