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Methods and apparatus for electrophoretic mobility determination using phase light scattering analysis

US7295311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2004
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/51
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method are disclosed for determining electrophoretic mobility using scattering light phase analysis comprising emitting a laser light along a path and transmitting a first portion of the laser light and reflecting a second portion of the laser light. The apparatus and method can also comprise deflecting one of the first and second portions of the laser in response to a drive signal, holding a sample to receive at least one of the first and second portions of the laser light under an electric field and output a composite light wave, outputting a photopulse signal based on the composite light wave, and measuring the electrophoretic mobility of the sample based on a phase shift analysis using cross-correlation of the photopulse signal with the drive signal.

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