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Spectro-temporal analyzer

US6665069B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2001
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/28
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and method for simultaneously providing a wavelength spectral distribution and a temporal distribution of an incident light beam. The light beam is received at a wavelength spectral distribution module and is separated into light beam segments corresponding to at least two different wavelengths in a first selected direction transverse to beam propagation direction. The light beam is also received at a temporal distribution module, and segments of the light beam are distributed corresponding to at least two different times at which light in the beam was produced, in a second selected direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The temporal distribution module may include a rotating segmented mirror.

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