Method and apparatus for compact spectrometer for multipoint sampling of an object
US7548310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/0221
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for assessing occurrence of one or more hazardous agents in a sample by performing multipoint spectral analysis of the sample using a portable or hand-held device. Methods of employing Raman spectroscopy and other spectrophotometric methods are disclosed. Devices and systems suitable for performing such multipoint methods are also disclosed.
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