DE102023127552A1 describes an optical method for generating oscillating scattered light signals. The method helps analyze particles, droplets and sprays in technical flow processes.
The invention uses a shaped light beam and controlled polarization. When a particle crosses the beam, it creates a scattered light signal with an oscillating structure. This signal contains information about the particle and its optical behavior.
The method can determine several particle properties. These include particle size, velocity, transparency, signal shape and optical characteristics. In some applications, the signal can also support refractive index analysis.
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Why Oscillating Scattered Light Is Important
Conventional scattered light methods often measure only simple signal features. This patent uses a more complex signal structure. As a result, the measurement contains more information about each particle.
The oscillating signal also helps separate useful particle events from background noise. This is important in dense sprays, industrial atomization and continuous process monitoring.
AI Particle Analysis
The method is well suited for AI particle analysis. Machine learning models can evaluate the full signal shape instead of using only single values.
This approach can improve particle classification. It can also help recognize different droplet types, optical properties or material behavior in real time.
Applications
DE102023127552A1 is relevant for many optical measurement tasks. Typical applications include spray measurement, droplet analysis, particle diagnostics and process monitoring.
The technology can support coating processes, pharmaceutical sprays, chemical engineering and industrial atomization. It also fits future AI-based measurement systems for real-time quality control.
Technical Focus
The patented concept combines optical modulation, scattered light detection and intelligent signal evaluation. This creates a strong basis for compact and AI-assisted particle measurement systems.
For ai-quanton, this patent supports the development of advanced optical instruments for sprays, droplets and particles. The goal is reliable measurement technology for research, development and industrial monitoring.