Optical contrast agents for optically modifying incident radiation
US7198777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/6925
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of enhancing the contrast of an image of a sample, comprises forming an image of a mixture, by exposing the mixture to electromagnetic radiation. The mixture comprises the sample and microparticles. The enhancement is particularly suitable for optical coherence tomography.
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