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Compact imaging spectrometer utilizing an immersed grating and anamorphic mirror

US6985226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2004
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/1814
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A compact imaging spectrometer comprising an entrance slit, an anamorphic mirror, a grating, and a detector array. The entrance slit directs light to the anamorphic mirror. The anamorphic mirror receives the light and directs the light to the grating. The grating receives the light from the anamorphic mirror and defracts the light back onto the anamorphic mirror. The anamorphic mirror focuses the light onto a detector array.

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