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Apparatus and methods for optical analysis of molecules

US7170050B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2004
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/06113
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to optical confinements, methods of preparing and methods of using them for analyzing molecules and/or monitoring chemical reactions. The apparatus and methods embodied in the present invention are particularly useful for high-throughout and low-cost single-molecular analysis.

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