Imaging method and apparatus
US7193711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/805
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging method and apparatus are provided, including a light source emitting a polarized light beam, and an optical assembly including a control layer and/or a light reflection surface. The control layer advantageously allows for control over the properties of a generated evanescent wave to optimize an image of a specimen array within the evanescent wave. The light reflection surface includes coupling means used to couple a receptor/capture agent advantageously allowing for flexible control over receptor specific regions.
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