Optics: measuring and testing – For size of particles – By particle light scattering
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Punnoose, Roy (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
For size of particles
By particle light scattering
Reexamination Certificate
active
07916293
ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a particle detection system capable of spatially resolving the interaction of particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. Using a specific electromagnetic beam cross sectional shape and orientation, the detection sensitivity of a particle detection system can be improved. Also provided are methods for detecting and sizing particles in a manner that has low background signal and allows for spatially resolving the scattering or emission of electromagnetic radiation from particles.
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Mitchell John
Sandberg Jon
Sandberg, legal representative Karen R.
Sehler Dwight A.
Greenlee Sullivan P.C.
Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.
Punnoose Roy
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