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Optical architectures for microvolume laser-scanning cytometers

US6603537B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1999
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N15/1484
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and instrumentation for performing charge coupled device (CCD)-based confocal spectroscopy with a laser spot array are provided. The methods and instruments of the invention are useful in any spectroscopic application, including, but not limited to, microscopy and microvolume laser scanning cytometry (MLSC).

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