Abstract: The present relates to a measurement device (1) for the detection and/or measurement of particles in a fluid, the measurement device comprising a fluid source (11) for producing a flow of fluid (111) along a fluid flow path, a first laser source (12) positioned for emitting a first laser beam (120) of laser light in a measurement volume of the fluid flow path for light scattering; a scattered light detecting means (13) for detecting a presence of a particle in the fluid flow path through detection and measurement of laser beam light scattered on different angles by said particle, wherein it further comprises a second laser source (14) positioned for emitting a second laser beam (140) of laser light in said measurement volume of the fluid flow path for Raman and fluorescence excitation; a Raman and fluorescence detecting means (15) for detecting a Raman scattering signal emitted by the fluid and a Fluorescence signal emitted by said particle upon excitation by said second laser beam (140).

Abstract: The present relates to a spore trap device comprising a reservoir adapted to receive contaminated leaves (1), and an electronic detection device (2), wherein the electronic detection device contains an aspiration tube, an optical chamber, a high purity filter and an air pump and characterized in that the aspiration tube is adapted to suck air in the vicinity of the contaminated leaves and send it to the optical chamber where the optical chamber comprises one or more optical sources and one or multiple optical detectors adapted to detect at least one of light scattering intensity, angular patterns, timely-resolved signal or any combination of these as well as at least one or fluorescence intensity, spectrum, decay or any combination of these caused by the spores. The spore trap device is to be placed nearby plants (3) that need to be protected against fungal related disease.

Abstract: The present relates to a measurement device (1) for the detection and/or measurement of particles in a fluid, the measurement device comprising a fluid source (11) for producing a flow of fluid (111) along a fluid flow path, a first laser source (12) positioned for emitting a first laser beam (120) of laser light in a measurement volume of the fluid flow path for light scattering; a scattered light detecting means (13) for detecting a presence of a particle in the fluid flow path through detection and measurement of laser beam light scattered on different angles by said particle, wherein it further comprises a second laser source (14) positioned for emitting a second laser beam (140) of laser light in said measurement volume of the fluid flow path for Raman and fluorescence excitation; a Raman and fluorescence detecting means (15) for detecting a Raman scattering signal emitted by the fluid and a Fluorescence signal emitted by said particle upon excitation by said second laser beam (140).

Abstract: Measurement device for the detection and/or characterization of fluid-borne particles featuring a laser positioned for emitting pulses of laser light polarized in a first direction, in a measurement volume of a fluid flow path, each pulse having a pulse duration, and a means for directing the laser pulses polarized in a second different direction of polarization in the measurement volume. An optical spectrometer captures fluorescent light emitted by individual fluid-borne particles and measures the intensity of at least one wavelength at a sampling rate of at least three samples per pulse. The means for directing are configured to direct laser light polarized in the second direction each time a pulse of laser light crosses the measurement volume, the time delay between the two crossings being longer than the pulse duration and shorter than a travel time of the fluid in the measurement volume.

Abstract: Measurement device and methods for the detection and/or analysis of fluid-borne particles. The measurement device comprises a means for producing a flow of fluid along a fluid flow path, a laser positioned for emitting a beam of laser light in a measurement volume of the fluid flow path; a lens set for collecting laser light scattered in the measurement volume by fluid-borne particles contained in the flow of fluid; a multipixel photo-detector positioned for detecting scattered laser light collected by the lens set. The lens set is configured for focusing the scattered light in a line being perpendicular to a flow direction (y) of the flow of fluid and at a focal distance of the lens set. The multipixel photodetector is positioned at a distance from the focal distance of the lens set and oriented with its longitudinal axis parallel to the line.

Abstract: Measurement device for the detection and/or characterization of fluid-borne particles (9), the measurement device comprising means (1, 10) for producing a flow of fluid along a fluid flow path, a laser (2) positioned for emitting pulses of laser light polarized in a first direction of polarization, in a measurement volume of the fluid flow path, each pulse having a pulse duration, means (3) for directing pulses of laser light polarized in a second direction of polarization in the measurement volume, wherein the second direction of polarization is different from the first direction of polarization, a first optical spectrometer for capturing fluorescent light emitted by individual fluid-borne particles (9) in the measurement volume and measuring intensity of the captured fluorescent light at at least one determined wavelength at a sampling rate of at least three samples per pulse duration, wherein the means (3) for directing are configured such that they direct a pulse of laser light polarized in the second dir

Abstract: Measurement device for the detection and/or analysis of fluid-borne particles, the measurement device comprising means (1, 1?) for producing a flow of fluid along a fluid flow path, a laser (2) positioned for emitting a beam (20) of laser light in a measurement volume of the fluid flow path; a lens set (3) for collecting laser light (23) scattered in the measurement volume by fluid-borne particles (9) contained in the flow of fluid, a photo-detector (4) positioned for the detection of scattered laser light (23) collected by the lens set (3), wherein the lens set (3) is configured for focusing the scattered light (23) in a line at a focal distance (f2) of the lens set (3), said line being perpendicular to a flow direction (y) of the flow of fluid in said measurement volume; and wherein the photo-detector (4) is a linear multipixel detector for capturing the laser light focused by the lens set (3), wherein said linear multipixel detector (4) is positioned at a distance from the focal distance (f2) of the lens s

Abstract: A measurement device and method for the detection of airborne particles. The device includes a nozzle designed to produce a laminar flow of air with a flow path beyond the nozzle, a first laser and a second laser being positioned for emitting time-amplitude modulated laser light with intersecting laser beams with a laser beam intersection region in a region of the air flow path, and two photodetectors positioned for the detection of laser light scattered in the laser beam intersection region by airborne particles contained in the laminar air flow. The lasers are designed for emission of time-amplitude modulated laser light of identical laser emission wavelength, and the photodetectors are positioned and designed each for the detection of scattered laser light from both lasers.

Abstract: A measurement device and method for the detection of airborne particles. The device includes a nozzle designed to produce a laminar flow of air with a flow path beyond the nozzle, a first laser and a second laser being positioned for emitting time-amplitude modulated laser light with intersecting laser beams with a laser beam intersection region in a region of the air flow path, and two photodetectors positioned for the detection of laser light scattered in the laser beam intersection region by airborne particles contained in the laminar air flow. The lasers are designed for emission of time-amplitude modulated laser light of identical laser emission wavelength, and the photodetectors are positioned and designed each for the detection of scattered laser light from both lasers.