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1. An internal reflection light funnel, comprising:
- an internal reflection cone, having a first diameter at an entrance end and a second diameter at an exit end, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter; and
a light source, embedded within the cone;
wherein the funnel has a half angle of less than about 25 degrees.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to an internal reflection light funnel, including an internal reflection cone having a first diameter at an entrance end and a second diameter at an exit end, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter; and a light source embedded within the cone. The funnel has a half angle of less than about 25 degrees.
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1. An internal reflection light funnel, comprising:
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an internal reflection cone, having a first diameter at an entrance end and a second diameter at an exit end, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter; and a light source, embedded within the cone; wherein the funnel has a half angle of less than about 25 degrees. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus, comprising:
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a light source to generate a plurality of light beams, each of the plurality of light beams having a different wavelength range; an internal reflection light funnel to direct the plurality of light beams to the target area, the light source embedded within the light funnel; an aperture to direct the plurality of light beams emitting from the target area to a lens, the lens configured to collect the light beams emitting from the target area; a detector comprising a plurality of light-sensing devices each configured to detect a light beam and configured to generate an output signal indicative of an intensity of light detected; and a processor for analyzing the output signal and generating measurement data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus, comprising:
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a light source configured to generate a plurality of light beams, each of the plurality of light beams having a different wavelength range; an internal reflection light funnel to direct the plurality of light beams to a target area, the light source embedded within the light funnel; a light collection funnel for collecting the plurality of light beams emitting from the target area at an entrance opening and for directing the plurality of light beams through an exit opening; a detector comprising a plurality of light-sensing devices each configured to detect a light beam directed through the exit opening and to generate an output signal indicative of the power of light detected; and a processor for analyzing the output signal and generating measurement data.
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