Optical detector system
First Claim
1. A modular optical detector system, comprising:
- a first module, wherein said first module comprises;
a light source, and optical elements for modifying light from said light source and directing the modified light onto a detection region and collecting radiation emitted therefrom; and
a second module, w herein said second module comprises detection means for receiving and analyzing the emitted radiation, and w herein said first module is in optical communication with said second module.
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Abstract
A modular optical detector system. The detector system is designed to detect the presence of molecules or molecular species by inducing fluorescence with exciting radiation and detecting the emitted fluorescence. Because the system is capable of accurately detecting and measuring picomolar concentrations it is ideally suited for use with microchemical analysis systems generally and capillary chromatographic systems in particular. By employing a modular design, the detector system provides both the ability to replace various elements of the detector system without requiring extensive realignment or recalibration of the components as well as minimal user interaction with the system. In addition, the modular concept provides for the use and addition of a wide variety of components, including optical elements (lenses and filters), light sources, and detection means, to fit particular needs.
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13 Claims
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1. A modular optical detector system, comprising:
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a first module, wherein said first module comprises;
a light source, and optical elements for modifying light from said light source and directing the modified light onto a detection region and collecting radiation emitted therefrom; and
a second module, w herein said second module comprises detection means for receiving and analyzing the emitted radiation, and w herein said first module is in optical communication with said second module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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