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Oscillating mechanism driven monochromator

US6587196B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2000
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a mechanism for oscillating the spectral grating of a monochromator. The mechanism couples the spectral grating of the monochromator to an oscillating spatial linkage mechanism which accepts a rotational input and converts it into an oscillatory motion. A monochromator according to the invention comprises an oscillating grating that is oscillated by such spacial linkage mechanism drive.

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