Optics: measuring and testing – By dispersed light spectroscopy – With raman type light scattering
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
By dispersed light spectroscopy
With raman type light scattering
C356S454000, C356S519000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10941714
ABSTRACT:
Wavelength-tunable radiation amplifying structures for Raman spectroscopy are disclosed that include resonant cavities having Raman signal-enhancing structures disposed therein. Systems that include the amplifying structures and methods of performing spectroscopic analysis using the structures and systems are also disclosed.
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Islam M. Saif
Li Zhiyong
Wang Shih-Yuan
Giglio Bryan J
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Toatley , Jr. Gregory J.
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