Optics: measuring and testing – Sample – specimen – or standard holder or support – Fluid containers
Patent
1998-07-13
2000-07-04
Font, Frank G.
Optics: measuring and testing
Sample, specimen, or standard holder or support
Fluid containers
G01N 110
Patent
active
060846682
ABSTRACT:
Provided is a novel in-line cell useful in absorption spectroscopy. The cell includes a sample region, a light entry port and a light exit port being the same or separate ports. Each port is in communication with the sample region and contains a light transmissive window. A mirror having a light reflective surface faces the sample region, and a heater effective to heat the light transmissive window in the light entry port and/or said light exit port is provided. The cell can be used to determine the concentration of molecular gas impurities in a sample. Particular applicability is found in semiconductor manufacturing in a semiconductor processing tool.
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Inman Ronald S.
McAndrew James J.F.
American Air Liquide Inc.
Font Frank G.
Stafira Michael P.
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