Monochromator–microcomputer interface for photon counting, wavelength readout, and scan control

1 June 1983

journal article
research article
Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments

Vol. 54 (6) , 701-705
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1137458

Abstract

The problem of monochromator–microcomputer interfacing is discussed. As an example, a 0.5M Ebert monochromator is coupled to a PET microcomputer to provide photon counting (15‐MHz max), wavelength readout (0.004‐nm resolution), and scan control. Detailed circuit diagrams and supporting software are presented. Suggestions for adaptation to other monochromator–computer combinations are given.

Keywords

MONOCHROMATORS
MICROPROCESSORS
EQUIPMENT INTERFACES
PHOTONS
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
READOUT SYSTEMS
OPTICAL SCANNERS
MHZ RANGE
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
COMPUTER CODES

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Computer-interfaced digital pulse counting circuit
Review of Scientific Instruments, 1982