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Integrated radiation sources and amplifying structures, and methods of using the same

US7177021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2004
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/423
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Integrated radiation source/amplifying structures for use in surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and hyper-SERS are disclosed. The structures include a radiation source integrated with a SERS-active structure that is provided within a resonant cavity. SERS and hyper-SERS systems employing the integrated radiation source/amplifying structures are disclosed. Methods of performing SERS and hyper-SERS are also disclosed.

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