Multi-functional plasmon-resonant contrast agents for optical coherence tomography
US7610074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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