Abstract:
A light measurement method is provided comprising: determining one or more correction factors for at least one image capture device, using the image capture device to receive light output from at least one source of illumination, obtaining an output from the image capture device which corresponds to the light output of the source of illumination, and applying the or each correction factor to the output of the image capture device to obtain one or more substantially absolute measure of the light output of the source of illumination. A light measurement apparatus is also provided to carry out the light measurement method.
Abstract:
A light measurement method is provided comprising: determining one or more correction factors for at least one image capture device, using the image capture device to receive light output from at least one source of illumination, obtaining an output from the image capture device which corresponds to the light output of the source of illumination, and applying the or each correction factor to the output of the image capture device to obtain one or more substantially absolute measure of the light output of the source of illumination. A light measurement apparatus is also provided to carry out the light measurement method.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a radiation sensor device comprising a housing and a plurality of radiation sensor modules secured to the housing. Each radiation sensor module comprises a radiation sensor arranged to detect radiation incident on the radiation source module. Preferably, each radiation sensor module contains an entire so-called optical train to allow for calibration of the detector (e.g., photodiodes, photoresistors and the like) without disassembling all the components of the module.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus (12) for genomic or proteomic research to visualize fluorescent labeled DNA, RNA or protein samples that have been separated for documentation and analysis. The apparatus (12) includes a novel radiation source for uniformly irradiating the samples which comprises a grid (30) constructed from a continuous, serpentine-shaped ultraviolet light producing tube (32) that is strategically formed to provide a multiplicity of side-by-side, immediately adjacent irradiating segments (32a). In one form of the invention the apparatus (12) also includes a first conversion plate (34) that is carried by the housing (14) at a location intermediate the radiation source and the sample supporting platform (24) for converting the radiation emitted from the source to radiation at a second wavelength.
Abstract:
A system provides white light having a selectable spectral characteristic (e.g. a selectable color temperature) using an optical integrating cavity to combine energy of different wavelengths from different sources with white light. The cavity has a diffusely reflective interior surface and an aperture for allowing emission of combined light. Control of the intensity of emission of the sources sets the amount of primary color light of each wavelength added to the substantially white input light output and thus determines a spectral characteristic of the white light output through the aperture. A variety of different elements may optically process the combined light output, such a deflector, a variable iris, a lens, a variable focusing lens system, a collimator, a holographic diffuser and combinations thereof.
Abstract:
A validatable method for determining a photochemically effective dose for inactivating pathogens in a fluid sample is described herein. In particular, the instant invention covers methods for determining a photochemically effective doses sufficient to inactivate pathogens in a biological sample while leaving biologically active substances of interest unaffected. A batch irradiation reactor effective for inactivating pathogens in biological samples is also described.
Abstract:
A validatable method for determining a photochemically effective dose for inactivating pathogens in a fluid sample is described herein. In particular, the instant invention covers methods for determining a photochemically effective doses sufficient to inactivate pathogens in a biological sample while leaving biologically active substances of interest unaffected. A batch irradiation reactor effective for inactivating pathogens in biological samples is also described.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a luminescent device (1) comprising a gaseous tritium light source (GTLS) (3). The GTLS (3) is held within a housing (2) which may optionally be located in an outer casing. A filter, such as a neutral density filter, may be used to modify the light output to predetermined levels. The device may be used to calibrate apparatus used to measure optical output, such as a luminometer.
Abstract:
A novel cassette structure technique for enabling simultaneous burn-in of pluralities of LEDs plugged into the cassettes, and then, with the cassettes mounted within a light integrating sphere system, separately measuring the spectral flux emitted by each successive individual LED plugged into the cassette to determine optical and electrical characteristics of each LED separately from the others.