Optical apparatus
US7929137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/6469
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various optical apparatus, in particular embodiments, may provide a source of parallel light (7, 75). The parallel light (7, 75) may be generally achieved by directing an incident beam at the apex of a prism (1, 22, 24, 26, 28). The prism may have varying configurations. One configuration has a forward conical face (24). Another configuration has a pyramidal forward end (22). Other configurations are also disclosed. Various optical methods and methods for flow cytometry are also disclosed.
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