Optical system and method for particle detection
US7151604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1452
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with various embodiments, particle detection systems and method for particle detection are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the particle detection system includes at least one detector and a light source that provides light. The exemplary system can further include a radial collimator disposed surrounding a sample volume, wherein the radial collimator directs the light onto the sample volume. Various embodiments include an illumination morphing element having a light output end adjacent to the radial collimator and a light input end coupled to the light source. Various embodiments can also include a plurality of detection morphing elements wherein each of the plurality of detection morphing elements includes a light input end adjacent to the radial collimator and a light output end coupled to one or more of the at least one detectors.
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