208 results about "Spectral emission" patented technology

An apparatus and method for the phototherapy of different skin conditions, particularly acne vulgaris and seborrhea. The invention transporting compounds, and / or a methylene blue solution. The apparatus includes at least one narrow spectral band light source with spectral emittance concentrated in the violet / blue spectral band and an optical system for controlling spectra and beam parameters of said light source and a mechanical fixture for holding the said light source at an adjustable distance and direction related to the skin treated area, and an electonic unit to control the duration and power and spectral bands of the emitted radiation.

A transmitter employing a sigma delta modulator having a noise transfer function adapted to shift quantization noise outside at least one frequency band of interest. A technique is presented to synthesize the controllers within a single-loop sigma delta modulator such that the noise transfer function can be chosen arbitrarily from a family of functions satisfying certain conditions. Using the novel modulator design technique, polar and Cartesian (i.e. quadrature) transmitter structures are supported. A transmitter employing polar transmit modulation is presented that shapes the spectral emissions of the digitally-controlled power amplifier such that they are significantly and sufficiently attenuated in one or more desired frequency bands. Similarly, a transmitter employing Cartesian transmit modulation is presented that shapes the spectral emissions of a hybrid power amplifier such that they are significantly and sufficiently attenuated in one or more desired frequency bands.

A light-emitting diode (“LED”) device includes a plurality of LEDs. Each LED in the plurality of LEDs is adjacent to at least one other of the plurality of LEDs. At least one of the plurality of LEDs has a radiation with a full-width-half-maximum greater than 50 nm.

An improved method for determining endpoint of a time division multiplexed process by monitoring an identified region of a spectral emission of the process at a characteristic process frequency. The region is identified based upon the expected emission spectra of materials used during the time division multiplexed process. The characteristic process frequency is determined based upon the duration of the steps in the time division multiplexed process. Changes in the magnitude of the monitored spectra indicate the endpoint of processes in the time division multiplexed process and transitions between layers of materials.

A light-emitting diode (“LED”) device includes a plurality of LEDs. Each LED in the plurality of LEDs is adjacent to at least one other of the plurality of LEDs. At least one of the plurality of LEDs has a radiation with a full-width-half-maximum greater than 50 nm.

A process for analyzing the nutrient status of plant matter and / or soil for one or more nutrients selected from among calcium, potassium, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, magnesium, chlorine, iron, boron, manganese, zinc, copper, nickel and molybdenum is described and includes contacting said plant matter and / or soil with a laser source capable of inducing breakdown of the sample whereby an emission from said sample occurs; and, analyzing said spectral emission for determination of an amount of said one or more nutrients. A process for analyzing the heavy metal content of plant matter and / or soil, or of fertilizers or soil amendments is also described.

A system for controlling RF power supplies applying power to a load, such as a plasma chamber, includes a master power supply and a slave power supply. The master power supply provides a control signal, such as a frequency and phase signal, to the slave power supply. The slave power supply receives the frequency and phase signal and also receives signals characteristic of the spectral emissions detected from the load. The slave RF power supply varies the phase and power of its RF output signal applied to the load. Varying the power controls the width of an ion distribution function, and varying the phase controls a peak of the ion distribution. Depending upon the coupling between the RF generators and the load, different spectral emissions are detected, including first harmonics, second harmonics, and, in the case of a dual frequency drive system, intermodulation distortion.

A method of operating an array of laser sources integrated as an array in a single monolithic chip where the steps include designing the laser sources to have different target emission wavelengths so that together they form a spectral emission wavelength grid, coupling outputs from the laser sources to an array of gain / loss elements also integrated on the single monolithic chip, one each receiving the output from a respective laser source; and adjusting the outputs with the gain / loss elements so that the power levels of the laser source array across are substantially uniform.

A method for applying surface modifications in at least two patterns that differ in spectral emissivity by known amounts. The patterns form an information-encoding sequence of transitions of differential emissivity along a scan path over the patterns, that encodes a set of information. This information is decoded by a scanner sensitive to emissivity in the given portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, and sensitive to transitions in emissivity of the known amounts, when scanned along the scan path, combined with knowledge of the expected emissivity values of the patterns. This provides secure informational marking of articles and documents, including mail. The patterns may be visible, or hidden, but the emissivity values are not duplicated by standard office equipment, so authenticity of the patterns can be determined using the special emissivity scanner.

Methods and systems for controlling the supply voltage provided to a power amplifier (PA) in a radio frequency (RF) transmitter based on measured output spectrum emissions are provided. In an embodiment, the PA supply voltage is adjusted such that spectrum emission limits are satisfied with predetermined margins. In another embodiment, the predetermined margins are reduced to lower power consumption of the PA.

A method for applying surface modifications in at least two patterns that differ in spectral emissivity by known amounts. The patterns form an information-encoding sequence of transitions of differential emissivity along a scan path over the patterns, that encodes a set of information. This information is decoded by a scanner sensitive to emissivity in the given portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, and sensitive to transitions in emissivity of the known amounts, when scanned along the scan path, combined with knowledge of the expected emissivity values of the patterns. This provides secure informational marking of articles and documents, including mail. The patterns may be visible, or hidden, but the emissivity values are not duplicated by standard office equipment, so authenticity of the patterns can be determined using the special emissivity scanner.

A system for analyzing the chemical composition of a sample, comprising exciting a portion of the sample to generate atomic spectral emissions; a spectrometer for determining atomic emission characteristics; processor for receiving an output from the spectrometer, analyzing said output to determine atomic composition, said processor predicting at least one of (i) an origin of the sample, (ii) a treatment applied to said sample, (iii) a composition of the sample, and (iv) a feedback signal for controlling a process. Calibration samples are also provided for standardizing readings from the spectrometer.

A composition is disclosed which is capable of being used for detection, comprising an encapsulated noble metal nanocluster. Methods for preparing the encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters, and methods of using the encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters are also disclosed. In certain embodiments, the noble metal nanoclusters are encapsulated by a dendrimer, a peptide, a small organic or inorganic molecule, or an oligonucleotide. The encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters have a characteristic spectral emission, wherein said spectral emission is varied by controlling the nature of the encapsulating material, such as by controlling the size of the nanocluster, the generation of a dendrimer, the incorporation of a functional group, and wherein said emission is used to provide information about a biological state. The emission is selected from the group consisting of nanocluster fluorescence, multiphoton excited nanocluster fluorescence, Stokes or Anti-Stokes Raman emission from the encapsulating material, and second harmonic generation.

A composition is disclosed which is capable of being used for detection, comprising an encapsulated noble metal nanocluster. Methods for preparing the encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters, and methods of using the encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters are also disclosed. The noble metal nanoclusters are preferably encapsulated by a dendrimer or a peptide. The encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters have a characteristic spectral emission, wherein said spectral emission is varied by controlling the nature of the encapsulating material, such as by controlling the size of the nanocluster and / or the generation of the dendrimer, and wherein said emission is used to provide information about a biological state.

A new broadband source having a discrete set of spectral emission lines having high peak power in each line is provided by placing a gain medium in a reflective cavity comprising reflective front and back surfaces. A cavity feedback factor less than unity is achieved by providing reflectivity of one surface substantially lower than the reflectivity of the other surface such that spontaneous emission in the gain medium is linearly amplified just below the lasing threshold. In an alternative arrangement, a movable external back surface placed at a prescribed distance from the gain medium provides a means to achieve a free spectral range and finesse of the emission lines to match a pitch of a detector array in a SD-OCT system. By simultaneously providing high power to each detector element of the array, sensitivity and imaging speed of SD-OCT system are significantly improved.

A method and system are provided for endpoint detection of plasma chamber cleaning or plasma etch processes. Optical emission spectroscopy is utilized to determine a spectral emission ratio of two or more light emitting reaction components at wavelengths in close proximity. When a spectral emission ratio or derivative thereof or mathematical function thereof falls below a selected threshold value, the plasma process may be terminated within a calculated time from the threshold value prior to an endpoint value cutoff. Advantageously, the system and methods of the present invention provide real-time, in-situ monitoring of plasma clean or etch processes to optimize the process and avoid under-cleaning or over-cleaning.

A device for measuring the space distribution of the spectral emission of an object. The device includes a first lens forming in its Fourier plane an image constituting the optical Fourier transform of a zone of the object, a second lens, a diaphragm conjugated optically with the zone by the first and second lenses, a mechanism for selecting a rectilinear portion of the image, a mechanism for dispersion of the light corresponding to this portion, and a sensor receiving the dispersed light. The spectral response of the zone, for each point of the portion, is determined by signals from the sensor. The device is applicable in particular to display screens.

Labels that are conducive to the detection of bar-codes and other indicia having varying spectral emissivity values are provided. The labels include a substrate, a background layer, a thermally conductive layer and an adhesive layer. The background layer is preferably similar in visual appearance to the indicium that the label is to receive. Meanwhile, the thermally conductive layer is made from a material with high thermal conductivity that is used to substantially equalize the temperature across the label surface, thereby enabling a faster and cheaper detection of transitions of differential emissivity on the indicium surface. The adhesive layer is used for attaching the label to a document or other product.

A gas detection system includes a light detector, a pump laser with spectral emission between UV and IR wavelengths and structured to generate a laser beam, a hollow waveguide structured to receive a sample gas, the hollow waveguide having a bandwidth sufficient to transmit the laser beam and Stokes Raman photons scattered by the sample gas, and an optical system. The optical system is structured to: (i) direct the laser beam into the hollow waveguide such that it propagates in the hollow waveguide in one or more low-order low-loss waveguide modes, and (ii) direct Raman signals generated within the hollow waveguide in response to the laser beam interacting with the sample gas toward the light detector, the Raman signal including the Stokes Raman photons.

A material detector includes a pulse generator to generate pulses to excite molecules in the material and a detector to detect a signal generated from excited molecules in the terahertz region. Spectral features in the material are analyzed to identify the material. Detection can be performed using a nanoantenna array structure having antennas tuned to detect the expected spectral emission. The nanoantenna array can include antennas having MIM or MIIM diodes. Signal processing and statistical analysis is use to reduce false positives and false negative in identifying the material.

A composition is disclosed which is capable of being used for detection, comprising an encapsulated noble metal nanocluster. Methods for preparing the encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters, and methods of using the encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters are also disclosed. The noble metal nanoclusters are preferably encapsulated by a dendrimer or a peptide. The encapsulated noble metal nanoclusters have a characteristic spectral emission, wherein said spectral emission is varied by controlling the nature of the encapsulating material, such as by controlling the size of the nanocluster and / or the generation of the dendrimer, and wherein said emission is used to provide information about a biological state.

A method and apparatus for metabolism manipulation of life forms using spectral output which comprises at least one array of LED light sources which have metabolic manipulating spectral emissions. The array sends one or more environmental signals selected from the group consisting of day / night cycles, seasonal cycles, competitive signals and harsh condition preparedness. A remotely programmable microcontroller is operatively connected to the at least one array for controlling the spectral emissions in a desired manner. The microcontroller selectively sending on commands, off commands and intensity commands to the at least one array. The method and apparatus include software for driving the microcontroller and the software is stored in a memory. A power source is operatively connected to the at least one array of LED light sources, and a graphic user interface facilitates inputting information, by an operator.

A novel sigma delta amplitude modulator having a noise transfer function adapted to shift quantization noise outside at least one frequency band of interest. In one embodiment, the sigma delta amplitude modulator includes a programmable order low pass stage. In a second embodiment, the sigma delta amplitude modulator incorporates comb filtering wherein each comb filter comprises a plurality of fingers to permit greater programmability in the frequency location of notches. A polar transmitter incorporating the sigma delta amplitude modulator is presented that shapes the spectral emissions of the digitally-controlled power amplifier such that they are significantly and sufficiently attenuated in one or more desired frequency bands.

The invention relates to a device for measuring normal spectral emissivity of a non-transparent material. The key points of the technical scheme are as follows: a cylindrical cavity is internally provided with a graphite heating body; the graphite heating body is communicated with a water cooled electrode that is communicated with a direct current power supply; the top of the cylindrical cavity is provided with a hemispherical water cooled flange; observation holes are uniformly distributed on the hemispherical water cooled flange corresponding to a groove on the top of the graphite heating body; a detector, a chopper, and a reflector are respectively arranged outside the observation holes at two sides; the detector and the chopper are respectively connected with a microprocessor control system through lead wires; the microprocessor control system is connected with an artificial intelligent regulator through a lead wire; the artificial intelligent regulator is connected with the direct current power supply through a lead wire; a spherical reflector is arranged outside the middle observation hole on the hemispherical water cooled flange; a Fourier infrared spectrometer and a computer are installed together with the spherical reflector; and the hemispherical water cooled flange is provided with an evacuating device. The device disclosed by the invention has high heating speed, high vacuum degree, and high measurement precision.

Systems and methods are provided for monitoring and / or controlling laser drilling processes based on atomic emission spectral emissions that are collected in real time during laser drilling. The systems and methods may be used to monitor and control laser drilling operations across a range of materials, e.g., metals (including alloys) and ceramics, and may be used to identify spectral characteristics that signify hole completion and to manage / discontinue laser drilling operations based thereon. The ability to precisely monitor for hole completion provides the important advantage of reducing unnecessary laser pulses, which otherwise could reduce manufacturing efficiency and / or increase thermal or mechanical damage to the component material. The systems and methods may also be employed to control laser drilling operations so as to enhance hole quality and / or to implement corrective action when / if necessary to ensure that laser drilling operations yield high quality drilled holes.

Light fixtures with flexible luminaire arrangements and ultraviolet emitters designed to more closely mimic some of the desirable lighting characteristics of natural sunlight. In some embodiment, LEDs emitting in the UVB spectrum are mounted in the luminaire along with LED based luminaires emitting in other emission spectrum. The light from the UVB and other luminaires illuminate plants below to enhance growth characteristics. The UVB luminaires can be mounted in different locations and their emission can be controllable to match the desired plant growth conditions.

An luminescent composition comprises a mixture of two or more materials, emitting electromagnetic radiation when subject to stimuli, wherein the spectral emission is not calculable at a first approximation as the simple weighted sum of the spectral emissions of the materials independently subject to said stimuli. Especially advantageous compositions are achieved if the anionic matrix is an oxide and the doping anionic salt is a fluoride or vice versa.

Electroluminescent (EL) light emitting structures comprises one or more active layers comprising rare earth luminescent centres in a host matrix for emitting light of a particular colour or wavelength and electrodes for application of an electric field and current injection for excitation of light emission. The host matrix is preferably a dielectric containing the rare earth luminescent centres, e.g. rare earth doped silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitrides, alumina, dielectrics of the general formula SiaAlbOcNd, or rare earth oxides. For efficient impact excitation, corresponding drift layers adjacent each active layer have a thickness related to a respective excitation energy of an adjacent active layer. A stack of active layers emitting different colours may be combined to provide white light. For rare earth species having a host dependent emission spectrum, spectral emission of the stack may be tuned by appropriate selection of a different host matrix in successive active layers.

An luminescent composition comprises a mixture of two or more materials, emitting electromagnetic radiation when subject to stimuli, wherein the spectral emission is not calculable at a first approximation as the simple weighted sum of the spectral emissions of the materials independently subject to said stimuli. Especially advantageous compositions are achieved if the anionic matrix is an oxide and the doping anionic salt is a fluoride or vice versa.

The invention discloses a quantum dot-based white LED device and a manufacturing method thereof. The quantum dot-based white LED device comprises an LED chip, a light conversion layer coating the LED chip and a carrier carrying the LED chip, wherein the LED chip is reversely arranged in the carrier; the LED chip comprises a substrate; multiple graphic windows are arranged on the substrate; light-emitting material is arranged in the light conversion layer; the light-emitting material comprises quantum dots with different light emitting colors and transparent polymer material; and the quantum dots with different light emitting colors are mutually independently arranged and are arranged in the graphic windows in a covering mode. the quantum dots with different light emitting colors are adopted for light emitting conversion to realize the white LED device, a wider color gamut, a higher color rendering index and a wider spectral emission range can be realized, wide application of the LED device is facilitated, and in addition, as the quantum dots with different light emitting colors are coated regionally, re-absorption between the quantum dots with different light emitting colors can be avoided, and the light-emitting efficiency of the LED device can be improved.