Method and system for remote sensing of optical instruments and analysis thereof
US7271898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/718
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor is provided for analyzing an object at a focal point of a lens. The sensor includes a focused radiant energy source directed at the lens. The focused radiant energy source transmits a first beam of energy to the lens, vaporizing a portion of the object at the focal point of the lens. A second beam of energy is emitted from the vaporization of the object. A spectrometer is positioned to receive the second beam of energy emitted from the object. The second beam of energy is at least partially transmitted anti-parallel to the first beam of energy.
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