Development of an ultra-compact mid-infrared attenuated total reflectance spectrophotometer

Dong Soo Kim; Tae-Ro Lee; Gilwon Yoon

doi:10.1117/1.OE.53.7.074108

18 July 2014 Development of an ultra-compact mid-infrared attenuated total reflectance spectrophotometer

Dong Soo Kim, Tae-Ro Lee, Gilwon Yoon

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 53, Issue 7, 074108 (July 2014). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.53.7.074108

Abstract

Mid-infrared spectroscopy has been an important tool widely used for qualitative analysis in various fields. However, portable or personal use is size and cost prohibitive for either Fourier transform infrared or attenuated total reflectance (ATR) spectrophotometers. In this study, we developed an ultra-compact ATR spectrophotometer whose frequency band was 5.5–11.0 μm. We used miniature components, such as a light source fabricated by semiconductor technology, a linear variable filter, and a pyro-electric array detector. There were no moving parts. Optimal design based on two light sources, a zippered configuration of the array detector and ATR optics could produce absorption spectra that might be used for qualitative analysis. A microprocessor synchronized the pulsed light sources and detector, and all the signals were processed digitally. The size was 13.5×8.5×3.5 cm³ and the weight was 300 grams. Due to its low cost, our spectrophotometer can replace many online monitoring devices. Another application could be for a u-healthcare system installed in the bathroom or attached to a smartphone for monitoring substances in body fluids.

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Dong Soo Kim, Tae-Ro Lee, and Gilwon Yoon "Development of an ultra-compact mid-infrared attenuated total reflectance spectrophotometer," Optical Engineering 53(7), 074108 (18 July 2014). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.53.7.074108

Published: 18 July 2014

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