Thin film fiber optic sensor array and apparatus for concurrent viewing and chemical sensing of a sample
US5298741A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/7793
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a unique fiber optic sensor which is able to provide a visual examination of a sample and its surrounding environment concurrent with the ability to conduct chemical sensing and detection of at least one ligand of interest. The present invention also provides apparatus for making precise optical determinations and measurements for the ligand of interest which can be correlated with specific parameter or other ligands for specific applications and purposes.
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