Arrayed sensor measurement system and method

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2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

C356S364000, C356S445000

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11019439

ABSTRACT:
Optical interrogation systems and methods are described herein that are capable of measuring the angles (or changes in the angles) at which light reflects, transmits, scatters, or is emitted from an array of sensors or specimens that are distributed over a large area 2-dimensional array.

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