Spectrometer Emission-Line Light Source Pre-Irradiation for Stable Calibration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The light emission of the emission-line light source in spectroscopic devices is unstable at the start of wavelength calibration, leading to decreased calibration accuracy and prolonged calibration times due to the dark effect when left in a dark place.
Innovation Solution
Irradiate the emission-line light source with direct light from a second light source before its drive start to stabilize light emission and reduce the time required for wavelength calibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the emission-line light source is left in a dark place before wavelength calibration, then the device structure is simple, but the light emission becomes unstable and calibration accuracy decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the second light source irradiate the emission-line light source before the wavelength calibration measurement starts. This pre-irradiation prevents the dark effect and stabilizes light emission before the actual measurement, thereby improving calibration accuracy without complicating the overall device structure.
2Measurement precision
If multiple measurements are performed to improve calibration accuracy, then calibration precision improves, but calibration time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses preliminary action by pre-irradiating the emission-line light source with the second light source before wavelength calibration. This stabilizes the light emission in advance, allowing for faster and more accurate calibration without requiring multiple repeated measurements, thus reducing calibration time while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful dark effect into a beneficial pre-conditioning effect. By intentionally irradiating the emission-line light source before measurement, the patent transforms what would normally be a problematic dark adaptation period into a useful stabilization phase that improves both accuracy and speed of calibration.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the emission-line light source is irradiated before drive start, then light emission stability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by using the second light source to serve dual purposes: it acts as both a measurement light source and a pre-irradiation source to stabilize the emission-line light source. This universal use of the second light source improves light emission stability without requiring additional dedicated components, thus avoiding excessive device complexity.
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
Stabilizes light emission, improves calibration accuracy, and reduces calibration time by preventing the dark effect, allowing for highly accurate wavelength calibration in a shorter duration.
Implementation Method 1
an emission-line light source that emits an emission line for wavelength calibration
Implementation Method 2
the second light source is arranged to irradiate the emission-line light source with direct light from the second light source
Data Source
AI summary
A spectroscopic device includes a spectrometer, an emission-line light source that emits an emission line for wavelength calibration, and a second light source. The second light source is arranged to irradiate the emission-line light source with direct light from the second light source.