Optics: measuring and testing – By dispersed light spectroscopy – Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-30
2011-10-04
Lam, Ann (Department: 1641)
Optics: measuring and testing
By dispersed light spectroscopy
Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
active
08031338
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides improved methods for assessing Förster resonance energy transfer using polarized light. Specifically, the methods rely on measuring depolarized light emitted by fluorescent acceptor molecules.
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Piston David
Rizzo Mark
Fulbright & Jaworski
Lam Ann
Vanderbilt University
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