Non-linear optical imaging of protein crystals

Details Non-linear optical imaging of protein crystals Non-linear optical imaging of protein crystals

2009-08-07

2011-10-04

Soderquist, Arlen (Department: 1777)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Process or composition for determination of physical state...

Of crystal or crystalline material

C356S030000, C436S086000, C436S087000, C436S171000

Reexamination Certificate

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08030077

ABSTRACT:
Methods for detecting and evaluating the quality of protein crystals are provided comprising subjecting a sample to second order non-linear optical imaging and detecting the second harmonic generation signal.

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