Systems and methods for sorting aerosols

Details Systems and methods for sorting aerosols Systems and methods for sorting aerosols

2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Nguyen, Tu T. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

With sample excitation

Reexamination Certificate

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10766294

ABSTRACT:
An aerosol deflection system having a concentration zone expelling an air stream through a first detection zone, a second detection zone, and a deflection zone. The first detection zone activates the second detection zone based upon detection of a suspect aerosol of a pre-selected size. The second detection zone activates the deflection zone when the suspect aerosol of the pre-selected size has a predetermined light-induced-fluorescence signature. The deflection zone directs a pressure pulse at the suspect aerosol having the predetermined light-induced-fluorescence signature to deflect the suspect aerosol from the air stream.

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