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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Stafira, Michael P (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

Utilizing a spectrometer

Reexamination Certificate

active

07898660

ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments include spectrometers comprising diffraction gratings monolithically integrated with other optical elements. These optical elements may include slits and mirrors. The mirrors and gratings may be curved. In one embodiment, the mirrors are concave and the grating is convex. The mirrors and grating may be concentric or nearly concentric.

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