Application of multivariate optical computing to simple near-infrared point measurements

Quantitative multivariate spectroscopic methods seek spectral patterns that correspond to analyte concentrations even in the presence of interferents.By embedding a spectral pattern that corresponds to a target analyte in an interference filter in a beamsplitter arrangement;bulky and complex instrumentation can be eliminated with the goal of producing a field-portable instrument.A candidate filter design for an rganic analyte,of military interest,and an interferent is evaluated.