Particle concentration method

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2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S015000, C250S251000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10581483

ABSTRACT:
A method for concentrating particles, including: placing the particles close to and/or on at least one waveguide of a support, and injecting light radiation into the waveguide causing grouping of particles into one or plural clusters on the waveguides.

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