Method and Apparatus for Measuring the Transmission and Reflection of Radiation on an Object

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The patent describes a method and device for simultaneously measuring both the transmission and reflection of radiation (such as light) on objects like plant leaves, biological materials, plastics, or textiles. The device uses two angled mirrors, a frame to hold the sample object, a light source to illuminate it, and a camera to capture both transmitted and reflected light at the same time. This allows for accurate characterization of the optical properties of the sample without interference from time-dependent changes.

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• Non-destructive assessment of plant leaf health, water, pigment, or chlorophyll content in agricultural and biological research
• Quality control and uniformity analysis of textiles and synthetic materials in manufacturing
• Analysis of plastic parts for layer thickness, uniformity, or composition
• Metabolic state monitoring in living plants for research or agriculture
• Material research in physics and chemistry for studying light transmission and reflection properties

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• Simultaneous measurement of transmission and reflection avoids errors caused by sample or lighting changes over time
• Non-destructive and rapid assessment suitable for living biological samples and sensitive materials
• Improved precision and reliability in measurement data due to synchronized capture of both optical properties
• Versatile design allows use with a wide range of material types, including biological, textile, and synthetic samples
• Potential for automation and integration in quality control processes due to mechanical sample holding and scanning features

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The device has two mirrors (1,2), where mirror surfaces of the mirrors are inclined to each other at an angle of less than 180 degree. The retaining units (11) are provided for objects (16), and are arranged between the mirrors. A light source (17) is positioned such that it illuminates an object. A camera (18) is positioned at a side to open the mirror surfaces of both mirrors. The light is reflected by the mirrors to the camera. The retaining units have a frame (13) for retaining the object. An independent claim is included for a method for measuring the transmission and reflection of radiation at an object.