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Multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer
Assignee: Roper Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1999-06-01
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Granted: 1999-11-09
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Expires: 2019-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer includes a combination of achromatic, well-corrected lenses for imaging a two-dimensional scene on an internal field stop. The light emanating from this intermediate image is collimated with another well-corrected lens. A spectral separation subassembly consisting of multiple dichroic filters divides the incident light into multiple, identical, and independent arms. The light in each arm is spectrally filtered based on the properties of the dichroic filters in the separation subassembly. An re-imaging subassembly composed of a well-corrected lens forms contiguous images onto a single two-dimensional detector array. The images are identical copies of the original object with each copy having a different spectral component and can be viewed on a standard monitor or alternatively on a computer employing an analog-to-digital conversion device.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark F. Hopkins
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 04:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J3/00; G01J3/28; G01J3/30; G01J3/36; G01J3/02; G01J3/0205; G01J3/0208; G01J3/0272; G01J3/2823; G01J3/46; G01J3/50; G01J3/51; G01J3/513
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer comprising: means for producing an intermediate image of an object along an optical axis at a plane substantially coincident with a field-stop aperture of the spectrometer; means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels representing predetermined optical states of the intermediate image, wherein said means for dividing incident light comprises at least one dichroic filter disposed along said optical axis; and means for imaging each channel on a detector, thereby producing multiple two-dimensional images of the intermediate image; wherein said means for producing an intermediate image of an object includes a pupil relaying optic for imaging an exit pupil of preceding optics at a predetermined exit pupil plane along said optical axis, said plane being selected such as to minimize vignetting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer comprising: means for producing an intermediate image of an object along an optical axis at a plane substantially coincident with a field-stop aperture of the spectrometer; means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels representing predetermined optical states of the intermediate image, wherein said means for dividing incident light comprises at least one dichroic filter disposed along said optical axis; and means for imaging each channel on a detector, thereby producing multiple two-dimensional images of the intermediate image; wherein said means for producing an intermediate image of an object includes a pupil relaying optic for imaging an exit pupil of preceding optics at a predetermined exit pupil plane along said optical axis, said plane being selected such as to minimize vignetting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spectrometer of claim 1, further comprising a reflective surface directing each channel toward said means for imaging each channel on a detector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The spectrometer of claim 1, further comprising an optical filter in at least one of said channels toward said means for imaging each channel on a detector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The spectrometer of claim 1, further comprising an aperture stop placed substantially at said exit pupil plane of preceding optics.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The spectrometer of claim 1, wherein said means for imaging each channel on a detector consists of a single optical means placed symmetrically on-axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The spectrometer of claim 1, wherein said means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels is located at said plane substantially coincident with said exit pupil plane of preceding optics.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The spectrometer of claim 1, wherein said for means for imaging each channel on a detector includes multiple optical means for focusing each channel on a separate detector, each of said optical means having a front focal point substantially coincident with said predetermined exit pupil plane along said optical axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer comprising: means for producing an intermediate image of an object along an optical axis at a plane substantially coincident with a field-stop aperture of the spectrometer; means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels representing predetermined optical states of the intermediate image, wherein said means for dividing incident light comprises at least one dichroic filter disposed along said optical axis; means for providing an aperture stop at a plane in a collimated space along said optical axis, said plane being substantially coincident with said means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image; and means for imaging each channel on a detector, thereby producing multiple two-dimensional images of the intermediate image.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
121 words
A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer comprising: means for producing an intermediate image of an object along an optical axis at a plane substantially coincident with a field-stop aperture of the spectrometer; means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels representing predetermined optical states of the intermediate image, wherein said means for dividing incident light comprises at least one dichroic filter disposed along said optical axis; means for providing an aperture stop at a plane in a collimated space along said optical axis, said plane being substantially coincident with said means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image; and means for imaging each channel on a detector, thereby producing multiple two-dimensional images of the intermediate image.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spectrometer of claim 8, further comprising a reflective surface directing each channel toward said means for imaging each channel on a detector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The spectrometer of claim 8, further comprising an optical filter in at least one of said channels toward said means for imaging each channel on a detector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The spectrometer of claim 8, wherein said means for imaging each channel on a detector consists of a single optical means placed symmetrically on-axis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The spectrometer of claim 8, wherein said means for dividing incident light from the intermediate image into multiple light channels is positioned along said optical axis within a collimated space and substantially coincident with an exit pupil of preceding optics selected such as to minimize vignetting.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
The spectrometer of claim 8, wherein said for means for imaging each channel on a detector includes multiple optical means for focusing each channel on a separate detector, each of said optical means having a front focal point substantially coincident with an exit pupil plane of preceding optics selected such as to minimize vignetting.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer comprising: means for producing an intermediate image of an object along an optical axis at a plane substantially coincident with a field-stop aperture of the spectrometer; means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels representing predetermined optical states of the intermediate image, wherein said means for dividing incident light comprises at least one dichroic filter disposed along said optical axis; and means for imaging each channel on a detector, thereby producing multiple two-dimensional images of the intermediate image; wherein said means for imaging each channel on a detector consists of a single optical means placed symmetrically on-axis.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
107 words
A multi-spectral two-dimensional imaging spectrometer comprising: means for producing an intermediate image of an object along an optical axis at a plane substantially coincident with a field-stop aperture of the spectrometer; means for dividing incident light from said intermediate image into multiple light channels representing predetermined optical states of the intermediate image, wherein said means for dividing incident light comprises at least one dichroic filter disposed along said optical axis; and means for imaging each channel on a detector, thereby producing multiple two-dimensional images of the intermediate image; wherein said means for imaging each channel on a detector consists of a single optical means placed symmetrically on-axis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spectrometer of claim 14, further comprising a reflective surface directing each channel toward said means for imaging each channel on a detector.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The spectrometer of claim 14, further comprising an optical filter in at least one of said channels toward said means for imaging each channel on a detector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The spectrometer of claim 14, further comprising an aperture stop placed substantially at an exit pupil plane of preceding optics selected such as to minimize vignetting.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
46 words
The spectrometer of claim 14, wherein said means for dividing incident light from the intermediate image into multiple light channels is positioned along said optical axis within a collimated space and substantially coincident with an exit pupil of preceding optics selected such as to minimize vignetting.
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