Apparatus for stabilizing mechanical, thermal, and optical...

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Chowdhury, Tarifur (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

With raman type light scattering

C356S338000, C600S476000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07973925

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is presented in which a sample can be accurately repositioned in a spectroscopic and/or imaging apparatus upon multiple insertions, and where the apparatus can be worn by living subjects for extended periods of time. The apparatus additionally reduces the temperature increase and stabilizes the temperature of the sample upon irradiation with an optical source of excitation. Additionally, the apparatus stabilizes the pressure and critical optical properties of the sample and its interface with the apparatus. Alternatively or additionally, the apparatus can be used to alter and/or substantially reduce fluorescence from targeted fluorophores in the sample.

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