Abstract: Fractionating apparatus having a plurality of sample elution system (S1-S8) in which a nozzle (N) movable in the direction of the row of fractionation vessels (4, 4, ---) arranged in a matrix is disposes to each of the sample elution system (S1-S8) and kept standing-by just above an empty fractionation vessel (4), a valve (30) is operated when elution of sample ingredients is detected by photosensor (PD1-PD8) to drop the sample ingredients to the fractionation vessel (4, 4, ---) and the nozzle is moved after dropping the sample ingredient by a required amount, and in which the nozzle (N) and the valve (30) can be operated individually on every sample elution systems at different timings respectively such that the eluate can be dropped at different timing on every sample elution systems.

Abstract: An illumination system previously determined for an illumination direction and an illumination position to an object to be observed is disposed to an imaging head, while a lens 4 is disposed to an apparatus body, so that the number of parts for the imaging head mounted to an apparatus body can be reduced, precision fabrication such as alignment of lens optical axis is no more necessary upon manufacture of the imaging head and optimum illumination can be illuminated in accordance with the magnification ratio or the object to be observed by merely exchanging the imaging head, illumination light optimal to the magnification ratio or object to be observed can be obtained with no provision of various kinds of expositive lens units.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus in which an imaging head having an observation hole for intaking images of an object to be observed formed at a top end is exchangeably mounted to a main body having an imaging device and an illumination light source wherein the imaging head is provided with a plurality of optical fibers for guiding a light from the illumination light source and illuminating the same to the object, light incident ends of respective optical fibers are disposed at positions opposing to emission ends of the illumination light source, and the light emission ends are circularly disposed around the image pick-up optical axis, whereby an appropriate illumination light in accordance with a magnifying ratio can be illuminated without disposing an illumination light source such as of LEDs to an imaging head such as an exchangeable lens unit.

Abstract: A multichannel optical spectrum slicer is able to convert a broad-band continuous spectral light into discontinuous multiple wavelength lights. This spectrum silcer comprise a birefringent device (F1) and linear polarizers (P0, P1). A birefringent device (F1) such as a birefringent single-mode optical fiber or uniaxial single crystal has two polarization axes (x, y) each orthogonal to an optical axis (z). Linear polarizers (P0, P1) are disposed at the input and the output ends of the birefringent device (F1) with the direction of polarization (A) being inclined by about 45° relative to each of the polarization axes (x, y). Further, when birefringence devices (F1, F2) are disposed in plurality between each polarizer (P0-P2), the spectrum separation is enhanced more.

Abstract: A laser diode module in which an optical system that magnifies NFP of the laser diode by twice or more and ten times or less is disposed along an optical axis z of a laser light from a laser diode, an elliptic core GI type optical fiber of a predetermined length and an elliptic core cross section with the major radius direction and the minor radius direction being aligned with the direction x and the direction y of the NFP respectively is disposed at an image formation position of the optical system, and a single mode optical fiber connected is connected to a light emitting end of the elliptic core GI type optical fiber, the diode module providing an advantage that the design and manufacture for the optical system are simple, production cost is reduced and a laser light even at a high aspect ratio can be introduced into a single mode optical fiber at a high coupling efficiency of 60% or more.

Abstract: An optical spectrum slicer capable of converting and outputting discontinuous spectrum lights having spectral components at a desired wavelength spacing from a broad band continuous spectrum light, with a simple constitution and at a reduced cost, the slider comprising a birefringent device having two polarization axes each orthogonal to an optical axis (z) and linear polarizers disposed at the light incident end and the light emission end thereof, with the direction of polarization being inclined by about 45° relative to each of polarization axes, and a heat generator for controlling the temperature of the birefringent device thereby variably controlling each of wavelengths while maintaining the wavelength spacing of the discontinuous spectrum lights.

Abstract: Fractionating apparatus having a plurality of sample elution system (S1 - S8) in which a nozzle (N) movable in the direction of the row of fractionation vessels (4, 4, ---) arranged in a matrix is disposes to each of the sample elution system (S1 - S8) and kept standing-by just above an empty fractionation vessel (4), a valve (30) is operated when elution of sample ingredients is detected by photosensor (PD1 - PD8) to drop the sample ingredients to the fractionation vessel (4, 4, ---) and the nozzle is moved after dropping the sample ingredient by a required amount, and in which the nozzle (N) and the valve (30) can be operated individually on every sample elution systems at different timings respectively such that the eluate can be dropped at different timing on every sample elution systems.

Abstract: A CCD microscope includes: two polarized light illumination systems for irradiating polarized lights having vibrating directions in perpendicular to each other selectively to an object to be observed, and an analyser disposed on an optical path from the object to a CCD device for picking-up an image of the object, the analyser having a vibrating direction in parallel with the vibrating direction of the polarized light from one polarized light illumination system, and in perpendicular to the vibrating direction of the polarized light from the other polarized light illumination system. The surface state of the object is picked-up by a polarized light of one polarized light illumination system that is kept unchanged for the polarized state upon reflection on the surface, while the inner state of the object is picked-up by a polarized light of the other polarized light illumination system that is changed for the polarized state.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bead-inlaid picture by inputting a desired original image as a motif for a bead-inlaid picture by an image input device, dividing the inputted original image into each of pieces in a size equal with that of a bead, comparing numerical data for the hue and the brightness obtained for each of the pieces and numerical data for the hue and the brightness predetermined for each of the beads and replacing the numerical data for each of the pieces with a color code allocated to a bead having numerical data most approximate with the obtained data and outputting signals corresponding thereto by an image processing device, feeding beads allocated with color codes while dividing them on every color codes by a feeder, arranging the thus fed beads in accordance with the arranged sequence for each of the pieces in the original image by an actuator and, fusing the arranged beads on a glass plate.

Abstract: The attempt is to improve the light utilization effect by concentrating and irradiating the light on the observation area, and at the same time, to be able to simply wipe the end clean even when dirtied by oil. Optical fiber light guide 7 for illumination is arranged concentrically on the peripheral part of image incident end part 6 in of image guide 6 that has been inserted inside of pipe 2; that light exit end part 7 out is arranged closer to objective lens 3 than the focal point position of objective lens 3.

Abstract: A laser manipulation apparatus for trapping and separating an optional micro-sample comprising a cell plate having a first cell for storing a liquid medium containing micro-sample s and a second cell for storing a liquid medium not containing micro-sample s each of the first and second cells being opened at the upper surface, in communication with each other by way of a narrow induction channel for inhibiting free movement of the micro-sample s, an optical trapping system for irradiating and trapping a single micro-sample out of a group of micro-sample s dispersed and suspended in the liquid medium stored in the first cell and a sample separation device for moving the single micro-sample from the first cell through the induction channel into the second cell.

Abstract: A laser trapping apparatus for optically trapping an optional micro-particle from a group of micro-particles such as microorganisms suspended in a medium by a laser beam focused at a focal point of an optical converging system at the focal point, the apparatus comprising:a parallel beam output device for outputting a plurality of laser beams around an optical axis in parallel with said optical axis, and an optical converging system having an objective lens for focusing the plurality of laser beams irradiated from the parallel beam output device to the focal point.

Abstract: The present invention involves a multi-point laser trapping device in which laser light is irradiated on medium that includes micro-particles, and captures and arranges multiple micro-particles within said medium simultaneously; and is characterized by irradiating the aforementioned laser light from a single laser light source, and by arranging in that light route grating which forms on medium a diffraction pattern consisting of multiple point laser spots.

Abstract: A wire clamper for a bonding apparatus includes a pair of clamper arms having tip portions, respectively. The tip portions clamp or release a wire therebetween when at least one of the clamper arms is operated. The wire clamper further includes a giant-magnetostrictive actuator having a giant-magnetostrictive alloy and a coil wound around the giant-magnetostrictive alloy for generating a magnetic field. The giant-magnetostrictive alloy is displaced according to the magnetic field generated by the coil so as to operate at least one of the clamper arms.

Abstract: The present invention is characterized by arranging along the lengthwise direction within a lens barrel: a side view mirror or prism which reflects in the lengthwise direction of said lens barrel the optical image incident from a translucent window that opens to the tip side surface; an image focusing optical system which focuses that optical image; and a CCD element which captures the optical image focused by said image focusing optical system; and is characterized by mounting in the light route reaching from aforementioned side view mirror or prism to said CCD element optical image inversion mirror or prism which reflects the optical image inverted by said side view mirror or prism such that it faces said CCD element in a reinverted state.

Abstract: Making a measurement device that measures the water content and oil content of the skin into a portable size such that a female beautician can put it in a bag and easily carry it.

Abstract: A CCD video scope is mounted in a camera head and has an image capture optical system defining an optical axis, and a half mirror with a light source offset from the optical axis and facing the half mirror, which coaxially defracts illumination light in relation to the optical axis. The resultant optical image is incident on a CCD element also lying on the optical axis. Bundled fibers are mounted between the light source and the half mirror, and have a diameter of less than 250.mu. and a length of 10 times or more the diameter. The light source has a light focusing lens with an exit angle equal to or less than the maximum light incident angle of the optical fiber elements.

Abstract: When conducting preprocessing to extract targeted components sample solution, the purpose is to be able to conduct the processing in a shortened length of time by greatly shortening the entire processing time, even if the number being processed is increased. A single needle holder, to which a single needle nozzle is attached to take sample solution into test tubes arranged in a sample rack and inject the sample solution into solid phase extraction tubes, and a multiple linked needle holder for injecting solvent, to which multiple needle nozzles are attached to simultaneously supply multiple solid phase extraction tubes with solvent, are mounted interchangeable on a head, the movement of which can be controlled in the directions of three orthogonal axes; and when aforementioned needle holders are mounted on said head, flow rate control pumps, which are switchable between the intake and discharge directions, are mounted through the piping which connects those needle nozzles with the solvent supply sources.

Abstract: The first purpose of the invention is to provide cordless light irradiation in which a stable amount of light is emitted when irradiating, and moreover, the device can be made compact. The second purpose is to offer a cordless light irradiation device that can control the battery temperature during use to a lower temperature than in the past.Halogen lamp 1 equipped with a reflective mirror and batteries 4 are housed in handpiece 2. The device is equipped with battery case 3 that is provided with ventilation holes 5, cooling fan 6 and optical filter 7, and lamp guide 8 is provided on the terminal of handpiece 2.

Abstract: An optical fiber laser device, used as a pulse laser device, has a spherical lens made of optical glass having a refractive index of 2 or less. The spherical lens is provided on an extreme end of an optical fiber which guides a pulse laser beam. An object side of the spherical lens is projected externally of a base housing the spherical lens therein.