Optical instrument including excitation source
US8492138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/809
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical instrument is provided for simultaneously illuminating two or more spaced-apart reaction regions with excitation beams generated by a light source. The light source can include an area light array of light emitting diodes, one or more solid state lasers, one or more micro-wire lasers, or a combination thereof. According to various embodiments, a Fresnel lens can be disposed along a beam bath between the light source and the reaction regions. Methods of analysis using the optical instrument are also provided.
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