System and method for structured illumination and collection for improved optical confocality of raman fiber array spectral translator imaging and interactive raman probing
US7629591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/0846
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for using a fiber array spectral translator-based (“FAST”) spectroscopic system for improved imaging, spectral analysis, and interactive probing of a sample. In an embodiment, the confocality of a fiber array spectral translator-based spectroscopic system is improved through the use of structured illumination and/or structured collection of photons. User input may be received and acted upon to allow a user to interactively in real time and/or near real time view and analyze specific regions of the sample.
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