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Multi-functional plasmon-resonant contrast agents for optical coherence tomography

US7610074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2004
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0066
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming an image of a sample, comprising: forming an image of a mixture, by exposing the mixture to electromagnetic radiation; wherein the mixture comprises the sample and plasmon-resonant nanoparticles, and wherein the electromagnetic radiation is in the frequency range of infra-red to ultraviolet light.

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