Particle detection using fluorescence
US7531363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/6482
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Detection systems and methods for capturing and analyzing particles within a particle sample are provided. The detection system may include, for example, a particle concentrator that can be used to collect and concentrate particles on a sample collection surface, an energy source for providing energy to induce fluorescence in the particles, and a detector for detecting at least some fluorescence induced in the particles by the energy source. The detection system may include a heater and/or cooler for controlling the temperature of the particle sample during testing.
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