OPTICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR OPERATING MULTIVARIATE OPTICAL ELEMENTS IN A NORMAL INCIDENCE ORIENTATION

摘要

A method of arranging and utilizing a multivariate optical computing and analysis system includes transmitting a o first light from a light source; generating a second light by reflecting the first light from the sample; directing a portion of the second light with a beamsplitter; and arranging an optical filter mechanism in a normal incidence orientation to receive the portion of the second light, the optical filter mechanism being configured to optically filter data carried by the portion of the second light.