Multi-dimensional scanner for nano-second time scale signal detection
US8981318B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/0696
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and system for measuring the multidimensional distribution of a sample tagged with a short life fluorescent label. The substance applied to a sample holder can be scanned with an optical point source excitation and read back optical stage. The sample can be excited at each of a plurality of points with a fast, e.g., nanosecond pulse of light. The resulting fluorescence can be detected after the excitation is extinguished. A detection gate window can be optimized to maximize the fluorescence signal detected for a predetermined amount of time.
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