Radiation Pyrometry TRIZ Cases

High finesse optical cavity coupled to broadband frequency comb resolves sensitivity versus acquisition time trade-off in trace gas spectroscopy.

A targeting system uses fiber channels and a slit assembly to project light onto a sample plane for precise measurement location.

Non-rectangular monitoring pixels enable accurate beam position and tilt detection without adding external structures to the array.

A rotating phase modulator scatters infrared radiation to encode spectral data in a time-varying signal.

Dielectric photonic crystal resonators confine laser energy to drive metal nanostructures for high sensitivity detection.

A sample cell uses heating foils attached to transparent plates to control liquid temperature.

Hyperspectral imaging acquires spectral data for each micro LED to identify defects, eliminating re-inspection time and boosting detection efficiency.

A spectroscopic camera uses a filter-position switching mechanism to advance or retract a variable wavelength interference filter for image capture.

A Sagnac interferometer splits light into counter-propagating beams that a transmission grating disperses before recombination on a detector.

Segmented photodetector array acquires simultaneous spectral and spatial data, resolving precision loss in conventional spectrophotometers.

A bidirectionally mode-locked fiber laser generates two frequency combs from a single cavity.

A compact vacuum ultraviolet spectrometer disperses collimated light using a lithium fluoride prism to generate a flat focal plane for array detectors.

Optical sensor detects emitted light wavelengths to calculate heating element energy output, identifying efficiency loss from wear.

Ultra-short cavity Fabry-Perot sensors replace complex spectrometers with simple color detectors, reducing system cost while maintaining measurement precision.

Segmented optical fibers with non-overlapping wavelength bands distinguish vibration signatures to specify impact position and magnitude on composite materials.

Single measurement processing merges wavelength modulation and direct absorption evaluations to reduce non-random errors and increase functional safety.

Replacing bulky planar substrates with a flexible fiber-optic cable, this sensor maintains high measurement precision while enabling portable field deployment.

A Fabry-Perot interferometer tunes resonant wavelengths to record protein absorbance spectra using bandpass filters.

Dual-stage spectral filtering isolates sub-beams to eliminate stray light and ghost images, ensuring accurate spectral data capture.

A compact spectrometer system integrates with consumer appliances to deliver spectral measurements through a processing device.

An embedded nozzle channels cleaning fluid onto sensor mirrors at an optimal angle to remove particulate matter without mechanical contact.

A downhole spectrometer uses a reference signal to continuously calibrate optical density measurements in subterranean formation fluids.

Dispersion stretching maintains wavelength-time uniqueness at high output levels, resolving nonlinear optical interference during rapid spectral measurement.

A tunable laser sensor merges direct and modulation spectroscopy for self-calibrating gas analysis.

Threaded tubular connectors secure interchangeable lenses to sensor housings, eliminating separate devices for diverse lighting applications.

Pivoting internal and external covers protect the infrared lens from environmental contaminants, enabling safe external cleaning without opening the housing.

A tilted ion collision surface and aperture block sputtered particles from re-entering the vacuum chamber, protecting optical elements.

Renewable polyamides replace fossil carbon with bio-derived dicarboxylic acids, cutting CO2 emissions by 44% without sacrificing material reliability.

A modular optical detection system integrates vehicle-mounted and portable units to share spectroscopy components for surface and airborne analysis.

Composite nano-columns minimize light absorption in high refractive index materials, enabling broader spectral range and miniaturized spectrometers.

A dispersive infrared spectrometer uses a reflective slit substrate to retro-reflect in-band wavelengths back into the cryogenic dewar.

A spectrometer uses intersecting optical paths and a shared reflection part to detect multiple wavelength ranges simultaneously.

A photonic crystal with defect cavities generates and transmits electromagnetic beams from heat sources to energy converters.

Spectral shaping isolates target molecular vibrations from non-resonant background interference, enabling high-specificity label-free imaging.

Balancing optical powers and Abbe numbers eliminates thermal defocus, maintaining spectral resolution across wide temperature ranges.

A shared light pipe transmits message indicator light and ambient sensor light via total internal reflection.

A non-tracking solar sensor uses a rotating filter wheel to direct discrete wavelengths onto photodiodes for spectral detection.

Automated optical detection illuminates and analyzes scattered light from a moving object's surface, eliminating manual intervention and reducing waiting times.

A dual actuator system uses an initial voltage overshoot for rapid positioning and feedback control to maintain a precise gap dimension.

Lateral RGB sensors detect tablet color from multiple sides, eliminating hidden defects in bi-layer tablets and removing mechanical protective covers.

Parallel interferometers divide source light into multiple beams to increase optical throughput and spectral resolution without enlarging aperture size.

A replaceable energy absorbing beam dump captures electromagnetic radiation using a geometric surface to deflect stray light.

Replacing complex three-dimensional cavities with a planar array of conductor discs reduces manufacturing costs while maintaining high wavelength selectivity.

A single degree of freedom mechanism positions optical elements to direct radiation from stationary sources to a detector.

A variable wavelength interference filter aligns transmission peaks with segmented fixed filter regions to enable simultaneous multi-wavelength detection.

A color sensor with matrix receptors detects LED presence, brightness, and color on printed circuit boards.

A funneled light pipe with a tapered geometry directs photons to photo diodes, removing micro-lenses to lower device complexity.

Dynamic frequency comb adjustments compensate for prism dispersion, enabling ultra-wide bandwidth molecular detection with high sensitivity.

Open-view spectrophotometer uses LED illumination and imaging optics to detect color samples at any depth without physical contact.