Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Patent
1998-09-24
2000-08-01
Le, Que T.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
250205, G01J 136
Patent
active
060970251
ABSTRACT:
A high-throughput light detection instrument and method are described. In some embodiments, switch mechanisms and optical relay structures permit different light sources and/or detectors to be selected for different applications. In other embodiments, switch mechanisms and optical paths permit top/bottom illumination and/or top/bottom detection, or combinations thereof.
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Barker Craig S.
Bechtel Lorne B.
Edwards Glenn R.
El-Hage Amer
Granieri, Jr. Philip A.
Le Que T.
LJL Biosystems Inc.
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