The present disclosure relates to a method and related system for spectrum optimization of an illumination light source. Spectrum optimization according to the present disclosure can be based on various optimization parameters, including but not limited to luminous efficacy, color rendering effect, luminous efficacy of radiation, mesopic efficacy of radiation, cirtopic efficacy of radiation, etc. The present method and system are capable of optimizing illumination performance of a light source in various aspects in an individual or integrated manner. Further, the present method and system are capable of accommodating different illumination purposes and conditions by combining and prioritizing different optimization parameters.

The present disclosure relates to a method and related system for spectrum optimization of an illumination light source. Spectrum optimization according to the present disclosure can be based on various optimization parameters, including but not limited to luminous efficacy, color rendering effect, luminous efficacy of radiation, mesopic efficacy of radiation, cirtopic efficacy of radiation, etc. The present method and system are capable of optimizing illumination performance of a light source in various aspects in an individual or integrated manner. Further, the present method and system are capable of accommodating different illumination purposes and conditions by combining and prioritizing different optimization parameters.

The invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring inflorescence, seed and/or seed yield phenotype of a plant. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for high throughput analysis of inflorescence, seed and/or seed yield phenotype of a panicle-like bearing plant.

An optical instrument for spectroscopy applications includes a compact arrangement having a three-dimensional folded optical path. A plate configured as an optical reference plane is secured to a housing and is configured to secure optical components above or below the plate. A modular light source module may be secured within the housing without fasteners. A monochromator and spectrometer are secured below the plate. Mirrors disposed above the plate are configured to direct light from the monochromator passing through a first opening in the plate through a sample disposed above the plate, and to direct light from the sample through a second opening in the plate to the spectrometer. A controller is configured for communication with the monochromator and the spectrometer. The controller may control an entrance slit actuator for the spectrometer and positioning of an aperture upstream of the spectrometer to adjust resolution and throughput.

Described herein is the use of a visible near infrared (VNIR) hyperspectral imaging system as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Also described herein is the use of a VNIR hyperspectral imaging system in high throughput screening of potential therapeutics against AD.

Described herein is the use of a visible near infrared (VNIR) hyperspectral imaging system as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Also described herein is the use of a VNIR hyperspectral imaging system in high throughput screening of potential therapeutics against AD.

An image processing apparatus comprises: an image forming unit configured to form an image on a recording medium using a plurality of color materials on the basis of first image data showing an image; and an estimating unit configured to estimate a characteristic of each one of the plurality of color materials in a target region on the formed image on the basis of second image data obtained by reading the formed image. The estimating unit selects an estimation processing unit to use from among a plurality of estimation processing units used for different estimation methods on the basis of a combination of the color materials in the target region.

An image processing apparatus comprises: an image forming unit configured to form an image on a recording medium using a plurality of color materials on the basis of first image data showing an image; and an estimating unit configured to estimate a characteristic of each one of the plurality of color materials in a target region on the formed image on the basis of second image data obtained by reading the formed image. The estimating unit selects an estimation processing unit to use from among a plurality of estimation processing units used for different estimation methods on the basis of a combination of the color materials in the target region.

A spectroscopic device and the like that are capable of fast spectral dispersion are provided. The spectroscopic device includes: a modulation unit for converting wavefront shapes of light according to wavelengths; and a demodulation unit for changing a phase of light of a selected wavelength within the light whose wavefront shapes have been converted, in such a way that the light changes into a predetermined state.

A spectroscopic device and the like that are capable of fast spectral dispersion are provided. The spectroscopic device includes: a modulation unit for converting wavefront shapes of light according to wavelengths; and a demodulation unit for changing a phase of light of a selected wavelength within the light whose wavefront shapes have been converted, in such a way that the light changes into a predetermined state.