Choosing the correct type of filter

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The discussion centers on the challenges of accurately detecting orange LED light using a machine that measures light intensity. The machine successfully identifies green (560-490nm) and red (700-635nm) LEDs but struggles with orange (635-590nm) due to overlapping wavelength ranges. The user seeks to implement an optical filter to differentiate orange light from red, specifically to reduce the orange wavelength while enhancing the red wavelength. The inquiry also raises the possibility of misidentification of the orange LED due to color mixing.

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  • Understanding of LED wavelength ranges (e.g., Red: 700-635nm, Green: 560-490nm, Orange: 635-590nm)
  • Knowledge of optical filters and their functions
  • Familiarity with light intensity measurement techniques
  • Basic principles of color perception and mixing
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hi

i bought a machine which determines led colours by measuring intensity for a product.
the product has three leds:green,red,orange. the equipment works well for the green and red leds but fails most of the time with the orange leds. i looked up wavelength values for the colours and i found that:

Red:700-635nm
Green:560-490nm
Orange:635-590nm

you can see that the minimum wavelength value for the red light is the same as the maximum wavelength as the orange light and this is where the problem is. the machine sometimes detects orange as 636nm or 640nm which returns a fail for the led correct colour. so i was recently reading up on different types of optical filters and i plan on adding a mechanism which will hold a filter in between the leds of the product the machine which measures wavelength of the leds. but i am not sure what type of optical filter i require. i was wondering if it was possible to add a coloured filter which would reduced orange wavelength slightly and increase red wavelength.
 
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