| abstract |
The invention provides a system and method utilizing, among other things, fluorescence spectroscopy in the ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to determine chemical species and concentrations. The basic measuring system includes optics, a spectrograph (114), a detector (115), and an energy source (112) (“head” components), along with a computer (117) and control electronics and power source (116) capable of generating and detecting unique fluorescence signatures for individual and unique mixtures of chemical substances (101) including, for example, prescribed and/or compounded medications, alcohol products, food types, synthetic drugs, narcotics, perfumes liquids, and the like. |