Optical interrogation system and method for 2-D sensor arrays

Details Optical interrogation system and method for 2-D sensor arrays Optical interrogation system and method for 2-D sensor arrays

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

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11100199

ABSTRACT:
An optical interrogation system and method are described herein that can interrogate a two-dimensional (2D) array of optical sensors (e.g., grating coupled waveguide sensors) located in a 2D specimen plate (e.g., microplate).

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