Patent ID: 8477308
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a device that holds and/or suspends a sample in position to be analyzed, and a rotating device, wherein said sample can be moved and rotated into a stationary position; an adjustable source that produces light; an optical chopper, wherein said light is directed through said chopper, wherein said light exiting from said chopper provides a signal reference for experimentation; at least one mirror that directs light and aligns said light with said sample; a first iris and a second iris; a first polarizer and/or polarization device; and a second polarizer and/or polarization device; a first lens, a second lens and a third lens, wherein said light is directed through said first iris, said first polarizer and/or polarization device, and said first lens; a beam sampling device, wherein said device reflects a small portion of said light towards said sample, wherein said light reflects off said sample and through said second lens, said second polarizer and/or polarization device, said second iris and said third lens; a visualization device, wherein said light is directed through said visualization device; a data collection system; and a light sensing detector and a photomultiplier power supply, wherein after data is collected, light impacts said light sensing detector and said photomultiplier power supply energizes said light sensing detector creating a current signal.