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Angular-dependent metal-enhanced fluorescence

US8980179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2007
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/924
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to detection of fluorescence, and more particularly, to the use of fluorescent moieties in proximity to metallic surfaces to change the spatial distribution of fluorescence in an angular dependent manner and detecting emissions at a determined optimal detection angle thereby increasing sensitivity of the detection.

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