Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry

Classification Context

Section:

PHYSICS

Class:

MEASURING; TESTING

Subclass:

MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY

Scope Notes

Glossary: Radiation Waves belonging to the sub-millimeter (Terahertz), infrared, visible or ultraviolet parts of the electromagnetic spectrum | Application references: Systems for controlling combustion using light-sensitive elements Optical systems, e.g. for plasma diagnostics, used in thermonuclear fusion reactors

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• G01J 5/02 Constructional details
• G01J 5/1 using electric radiation detectors
• G01J 5/38 using extension or expansion of solids or fluids
• G01J 5/46 using radiation pressure or radiometer effect
• G01J 5/48 Thermography; Techniques using wholly visual means
• G01J 5/52 using comparison with reference sources, e.g. disappearing-filament pyrometer
• G01J 5/58 using absorption; using extinction effect
• G01J 5/59 using polarisation; Details thereof
• G01J 5/6 using determination of colour temperature
• G01J 5/7 Passive compensation of pyrometer measurements, e.g. using ambient temperature sensing or sensing of temperature within housing
• G01J 5/8 Calibration
• G01J 5/9 Testing, inspecting or checking operation of radiation pyrometers