Multi-channel source assembly for downhole spectroscopy
US8536516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4249
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-channel source assembly for downhole spectroscopy has individual sources that generate optical signals across a spectral range of wavelengths. A combining assembly optically combines the generated signals into a combined signal and a routing assembly that splits the combined signal into a reference channel and a measurement channel. Control circuitry electrically coupled to the sources modulates each of the sources at unique or independent frequencies during operation.
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