Optical Field Detection via Parallel Point Source Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional goniophotometers require multiple single-point scans to detect the spatial spectrum and optical field distribution of light sources or optical elements, making the process time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

A detecting system comprising a light spatial distribution unit, a chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit, and a detecting unit, which forms and splits light into point sources and generates optical field distributions in a single detection step, replacing the need for multi-time single-point detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a conventional goniophotometer is used to detect the spatial spectrum and optical field distribution, then the detection can be performed with a single-point scanning method, but the detection process takes a long time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial spectrum and optical field distribution detectionVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The light field from the under-test object is segmented into multiple point light sources by the light spatial distribution unit (screen with holes). This allows parallel detection of multiple spatial points simultaneously, converting a sequential single-point scanning process into a parallel multi-point detection process, thereby significantly reducing detection time while maintaining measurement precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from one-dimensional single-point scanning to two-dimensional parallel detection by using a screen with multiple holes to create an array of point light sources. This dimensional expansion allows simultaneous capture of spatial spectrum and optical field distribution across multiple points, resolving the time-consuming nature of sequential scanning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If multiple single-point scans are performed to obtain complete optical field distribution data, then comprehensive detection results are achieved, but the detection process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive optical field distributionVSAvoiddetection process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges multiple single-point detection operations into a single parallel detection process. The light spatial distribution unit combines multiple light paths into separate point sources, while the chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit combines spectrum separation with spatial detection, allowing comprehensive optical field distribution to be obtained in one operation rather than through multiple sequential scans

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The detecting unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it detects both the spatial distribution and spectral characteristics of the light field in parallel. The integrated system performs what would traditionally require multiple specialized measurements, reducing process complexity while maintaining comprehensive detection capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables rapid and cost-effective detection of spatial spectrum and optical field distributions, reducing detection time and improving efficiency compared to conventional methods.

Implementation Method 1

The light spatial distribution unit is disposed on a side of the under-test object to receive the under-test light and form a plurality of point light sources

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight spatial distribution:

Implementation Method 2

The chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit is disposed on a side of the light spatial distribution unit to receive the point light sources and produce a light-splitting signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChromatic dispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Data Source

PatentUS9574940B2Detecting system
Publication Date: 2017.02.21 NAT CENT UNIV
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AI summary

A detecting system for detecting an under-test light of an under-test object includes a light spatial distribution unit, a chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit and a detecting unit. The light spatial distribution unit is disposed on a side of the under-test object to receive the under-test light and form a plurality of point light sources. The chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit is disposed on a side of the light spatial distribution unit to receive the point light sources and produce a light-splitting signal. The detecting unit is disposed on a side of the chromatic-dispersion light-splitting unit to receive the light-splitting signal and produce an optical field distribution of the under-test light.