Time resolved Raman spectrometer using Geiger mode detector technology

拉曼光谱仪是当今工业和学术界使用的一种常见的基于激光的化学分析工具。本项目的目的是开发一种新型的时间分辨拉曼光谱仪，以消除拉曼测量中的背景荧光信号。虽然时间分辨测量是去除荧光信号的一种公认的方法，但目前的系统复杂且昂贵。这一新方法原则上能够在5年内开发出一种新的手持式仪器，用于安全、制药或生物服务部门。在这项研究中，该团队将专注于生产概念验证台式系统，该系统将针对非荧光和荧光样本进行测试。在该方案期间，将征求安全、制药和生物服务部门的潜在客户的意见，以确保以关键市场为目标进行开发。

Raman spectrometers are a common laser based chemical analysing tool used today across both industry and academia. The aim of this project is to a develop a new class of Time resolved Raman spectrometer to remove background fluorescent signals from Raman measurements. Although time resolved measurement is a established method to remove the fluorescent signal current systems are complex and expensive. This novel approach in principle could enable the development of a new hand held instrument for use in the security, pharmaceutical or biological services sector within 5 years. Within this study the team will focus on the production of a proof of concept bench top system, that will be tested against both non fluorescing and fluorescing samples. During the programme potential customer in the security pharmaceutical and biological services sector will be consulted to ensure the development is target at key markets.