Systems and methods for use in detecting harmful aerosol...

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2006-02-08

2008-09-09

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

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

With sample excitation

C356S246000, C356S317000, C356S410000, C356S414000, C356S417000, C356S339000, C356S340000, C356S343000, C356S440000, C356S441000, C250S227120

Reexamination Certificate

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07423751

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides systems and methods for detecting aerosols. The systems and methods can be used to detect harmful aerosols, such as, bio-aerosols.

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