System and methods for fluorescence detection
US9518923B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluorescence detection system is provided. The fluorescence detection system includes a light source adapted to emit excitation light; a sample unit in which a sample is disposed; a first optical fiber adapted to connect the light source to the sample unit; an avalanche photodiode array detector adapted to receive fluorescent light generated by the sample when the sample is irradiated with the excitation light; and a second optical fiber adapted to connect the sample unit to the avalanche photodiode array detector, wherein the second optical fiber has a numerical aperture of equal to or greater than about 0.15 and the second optical fiber is positioned such that a longitudinal axis of the second optical fiber is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the first optical fiber. A method for detecting fluorescence and a computer-implemented method for detecting fluorescence are also provided.
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