Apparatus for performing SERS
US8593629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/658
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for performing surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy includes an optical waveguide, a plurality of flexible nano-structures, wherein the plurality of nano-structures have respective free ends positioned within an evanescent field to be generated by light propagated through the optical waveguide, wherein the plurality of nano-structures are movable from a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the free ends of the plurality of nano-structures are substantially spaced from each other and in the second position, the free ends of a plurality of the nano-structures are substantially in contact with each other.
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