Uniform sample transport and manipulation system and method for spectrometers

摘要

A sample transport and manipulation system and method for exciting a quantitatively uniform sample for spectrometric analysis over an extended period of time is disclosed. A uniform sample transport medium such as a filament is transported at a uniform rate through an excitation situs which is coincident with the optical input situs of the spectrometer. Means for uniformly depositing a liquid sample over the medium are included to complete the establishment of a system in which the spectrometer is presented with a quantitatively uniform excited sample on a continuous basis.