Systems, devices and methods for analyzing and processing samples

Abstract

An example embodiment may include a hyperspectral analyzation subassembly configured to obtain information for a sample. The hyperspectral analyzation subassembly may include one or more transmitters configured to generate electromagnetic radiation electromagnetically coupled to the sample, one or more sensors configured to detect electromagnetic radiation electromagnetically coupled to the sample, and an electromagnetically transmissive window. At least one of the sensors may be configured to detect electromagnetic radiation from the sample via the window. The hyperspectral analyzation subassembly may include an analyzation actuation subassembly configured to actuate at least a portion of the hyperspectral analyzation subassembly in one or more directions of movement with respect to the sample.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for analyzing a sample comprising:
 an objective;   a window configured to receive a sample;   a deformable member positioned between the window and the objective.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is configured to deform when the objective is moved with respect to the window. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is configured to conform to the shape of the objective when the objective is moved in three dimensions. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is capable of deforming to permit the objective to move with respect to the window in at least two directions of movement. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is configured to deform to a shape corresponding to a space between the objective and the window. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is at least partially transparent or translucent to electromagnetic radiation. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is inelastic. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member is elastic. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member comprises a bladder at least partially filled with a gel or a fluid. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the bladder comprises a membrane, wherein the membrane comprises vulcanized silicone. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the gel or fluid comprises silicone. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the objective is designed for silicone oil immersion. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member comprises at least one dimension between 0 microns and 500 microns. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deformable member comprises at least one dimension greater than 500 microns. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a plurality of deformable members. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of deformable members is configured in an array. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a receptacle for retaining the deformable member.