Spectral shaper illumination device
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Spectral shaper illumination device
- ICMAB-CSIC
- From Spain
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Summary of the technology
A new illumination device suitable for optical spectroscopic characterization of optical and/or optoelectronic materials and devices. The device can tune shape and intensity of light spectrum.
Details of the Technology Offer
In some applications, optical characterization may need a narrowband light source, while in others may need broadband illumination with a specific spectral distribution, and thus a plurality of pieces of equipment for a full characterization. For example, solar cell power conversion efficiency is characterized using a solar simulator with a broadband spectrum adjusted to outdoor sunlight or others, but external quantum efficiency is measured using monochromatic wavelength illumination.
We present an innovative device that provides a tunable, focused, spectrally split beam, modulated in intensity and in a wavelength range with respect to the incoming light source. With this new device all the characterizations of optical and optoelectronic devices can be done with a single apparatus.
The apparatus works by spectrally splitting a broadband incoming light beam into its spectral components, using special prisms and custom made mirrors; then the beam passes a spatial filter stage which modifies the intensity of each color separately; finally, the beam is condensed again providing either a rainbow spot (spatially separated colors) or a homogeneous spot with the desired spectrum at all loci
Current development status
Laboratory prototypes
Applications
Optical characterization of devices such as solar cells
Desired business relationship
Patent licensing
Technology development
Intellectual property status
- Patent already applied for
- Patent application number :P202230437
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