Abstract:
A system and method for fluorescence excitation and detection having distinct optical paths is disclosed. A system for detecting fluorescence comprises a light source(40) that emits an excitation light (48) into an illumination tube (44); a plurality of collection optics (39) located around an aperture (47) in the illumination tube for collecting fluorescence; and a detector (53) for determining the amount of fluorescence. A method for detecting fluorescence comprises emitting an excitation light (48) from a light source (40) into an illumination tube (44); directing the excitation light to an excitation filter (62); illuminating a sample with the excitation light (48) to generate an emission light; and detecting the optical characteristics of the emission light using a plurality of collection optics (39) located around the illumination tube (44).
Abstract:
A fluorescence detection apparatus for analyzing samples located in a plurality of wells in a thermal cycler and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure attachable to the thermal cycler and a detection module movably mountable on the support structure. The detection module includes one or more channels, each having an excitation light generator and an emission light detector both disposed within the detection module. When the support structure is attached to the thermal cycler and the detection module is mounted on the support structure, the detection module is movable so as to be positioned in optical communication with different ones of the plurality of wells. The detection module is removable from the support structure to allow easy replacement.
Abstract:
A fluorescence detection apparatus for analyzing samples located in a plurality of wells in a thermal cycler and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure attachable to the thermal cycler and a detection module movably mountable on the support structure. The detection module includes one or more channels, each having an excitation light generator and an emission light detector both disposed within the detection module. When the support structure is attached to the thermal cycler and the detection module is mounted on the support structure, the detection module is movable so as to be positioned in optical communication with different ones of the plurality of wells. The detection module is removable from the support structure to allow easy replacement.
Abstract:
A detection cell (2) which is used as a component of an optical biosensor comprises a transparent base plate (8) and a sample plate (4) on the base plate. The sample plate has a matrix of wells (6) extending through it to each receive a sample. The base plate includes a waveguiding film and a diffraction grating means to incouple an incident light field into the waveguiding film beneath a well to generate a diffracted light field to enable the detection of a change in the effective refractive index of the waveguiding film.
Abstract:
Appareil assurant le transfert d'une cartouche de réaction (10) vers différentes zones de traitement (36, 38, 42). Des dispositifs automatiques (34, 40) assurent le transfert de la cartouche de réaction vers différentes zones de l'appareil (30, 32, 36, 38, 42, 46). Un dispositif de formation d'image (42) détecte des images indiquant si telle réaction s'est produite dans tel puits de réaction (16) de la cartouche de réaction (10). L'appareil comporte également un dispositif (36) d'aspiration et de distribution des liquides assorti d'un sytème de détection du niveau de liquide (70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84). L'appareil comporte en outre un micro-processeur et une logique (44) de contrôle de fonctionnement et d'analyse des informations reçues du dispositif de formation d'image (42) afin de produire une indication visuelle des résultats des analyses.
Abstract:
Un système (10) utilise un photomètre qui établit un canal optique entre un émetteur de lumière (102) et un détecteur de lumière (106). Le photomètre analyse un spécimen lorsqu'il se trouve dans l'avéole (48) d'un plateau (12). Une plate-forme mobile (74) transporte le plateau (12) vers le canal optique en vue d'une analyse et retire le plateau (12) du canal optique après l'analyse. Le système calibre la plate-forme mobile (74) afin d'assurer un alignement correct entre le spécimen et l'appareil photométrique utilisé pour analyser le spécimen. Le système calibre également le canal optique sans utiliser une référence externe.
Abstract:
An imaging device for bright field Fourier ptychographic imaging and fluorescence imaging comprises a first fluorescence illumination source configured to provide excitation light of a first range of wavelengths to a transparent well; an optical system having a pair of objectives positioned oppositely; and an image sensor configured to receive light propagated through the optical system from the transparent well. The image sensor is configured to acquire a sequence of uniquely illuminated intensity measurements of light passing through a sample in the well based on sequential illumination at different illumination angles from a variable illumination source, and further configured to acquire a first fluorescence image of the sample based on light emitted by the sample in response to excitation light of the first range of wavelengths.