Optics: measuring and testing – For size of particles – By particle light scattering
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-15
2011-10-04
Pham, Hoa (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
For size of particles
By particle light scattering
C356S028500, C356S338000, C356S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08031339
ABSTRACT:
A system according to one embodiment includes a light source for generating light fringes; a sampling mechanism for directing a particle through the light fringes; and at least one light detector for detecting light scattered by the particle as the particle passes through the light fringes. A method according to one embodiment includes generating light fringes using a light source; directing a particle through the light fringes; and detecting light scattered by the particle as the particle passes through the light fringes using at least one light detector.
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Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC
Pham Hoa
Scott Eddie E.
Tak James S.
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