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Surface plasmon resonance sensor and biochip

US7671996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2008
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/554
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a surface plasmon resonance sensor which has a first dielectric layer, a metal layer disposed on the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer covering the metal layer. The surface plasmon resonance sensor includes: a sensor main body provided with an opening for exposing a part of a surface of the metal layer on a side facing the second dielectric layer, and for allowing a measurement sample to be brought into contact with this surface; a light source for introducing a beam into the metal layer from one end of the metal layer in a longitudinal direction of the metal layer; and a detection unit detecting a beam emitted from the other end of the metal layer, has high sensitivity in measurement, is downsized, and is usable in a simple manner.

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