Optical systems and methods for biological analysis
US10591416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/121
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process contains a sample processing system, an excitation source, an excitation optical system, an optical sensor, and an emission optical system. The sample processing system is configured to retain a first sample holder and a second sample holder, wherein the number of sample cells is different for each sample holder or a characteristic dimension for the first sample cells is different from that of the second sample holder. The instrument also includes an excitation source temperature controller comprising a temperature sensor that is coupled to the excitation source. The temperature controller is configured to produce a first target temperature when the first sample holder is retained by the instrument and to produce a second target temperature when the second sample holder is retained by the instrument.
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