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Single-detector micro-electro-mechanical scanning grating spectrometer.

M Kraft1, A Kenda, A Frank

  • 1CTR Carinthian Tech Research AG, Europastrasse 4, 9524 Villach/St. Magdalen, Austria. martin.kraft@ctr.at

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
|September 12, 2006
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A new micro-electro-mechanical grating spectrometer offers a compact and portable solution for near-infrared (near-IR) spectral analysis. This innovative device enables rapid, high-resolution spectral acquisition, making it ideal for various field applications.

Area of Science:

  • Optical Engineering
  • Spectroscopy
  • Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

Background:

  • Traditional spectrometers can be bulky and expensive, limiting their use in field applications.
  • There is a need for compact, portable, and cost-effective spectroscopic instruments for real-time analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel compact grating spectrometer utilizing a micro-electro-mechanical (MEM) grating mirror.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of a portable near-IR scanning spectrometer for diverse applications.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a spectrometer based on a modified Czerny-Turner monochromator layout.
  • Incorporation of an oscillating reflection grating micro-mirror component as the scanning dispersive element.
  • Characterization of the spectrometer's performance, including wavelength range, spectral resolution, and stability.

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Main Results:

  • The developed spectrometer operates in the 1200-1900 nm wavelength range with a spectral resolution of 10 nm and wavelength stability better than +/-0.5 nm.
  • Full spectra acquisition is achieved using a single detector element.
  • Spectra acquisition is rapid, with 100 scans in under one second and time resolution below 10 ms.

Conclusions:

  • The micro-electro-mechanical grating spectrometer is a compact, robust, and portable alternative to existing spectrometers.
  • Its performance characteristics and portability open new application possibilities, particularly for near-IR detection of components.