Optics: measuring and testing – For size of particles – By particle light scattering
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Punnoose, Roy M. (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
For size of particles
By particle light scattering
C356S342000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10474224
ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for measuring isotropic scattering coefficients of suspensions using multiply scattered radiation that is modulated in amplitude at selected modulation frequencies. The radiation may be light. Quantities describing diffusion of the multiply scattered radiation are preferably measured at a plurality of distances between source and receiver and a plurality of frequencies. Linear regression techniques are provided for maximizing accuracy of the scattering data at a selected wavelength of a radiation. Methods are provided for inversing an integral equation so as to determine a calculated value of scattering coefficient. Parameters are varied to minimize the difference between the calculated and measured scattering coefficients and thereby to determine volume fraction, particle size distribution and interparticle force between the particles in a suspension. By incorporating a first principles model to account for interparticle force, the measurements can be used to determine a parameter governing interparticle forces in a suspension. The suspension may be in a liquid or a gas.
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Huang Yingqing
Sevick-Muraca Eva M.
Sun Zhigang
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Punnoose Roy M.
The Texas A&M University System
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