Waveguide substrates and optical systems and methods of use thereof
US8471230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides substrates for use in various applications, including single-molecule analytical reactions. Methods for propagating optical energy within a substrate are provided. Devices comprising waveguide substrates and dielectric omnidirectional reflectors are provided. Waveguide substrates with improved uniformity of optical energy intensity across one or more waveguides and enhanced waveguide illumination efficiency within an analytic detection region of the arrays are provided.
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