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Title: Advanced synchronous luminescence system

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining the condition of tissue or otherwise making chemical identifications includes exposing the sample to a light source, and using a synchronous luminescence system to produce a spectrum that can be analyzed for tissue condition.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. Knoxville, TN
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
870812
Patent Number(s):
5599717
Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01J - MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED, VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT
DOE Contract Number:  
AC05-84OR21400
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
advanced; synchronous; luminescence; method; apparatus; determining; condition; tissue; otherwise; chemical; identifications; exposing; sample; light; source; produce; spectrum; analyzed; light source; synchronous luminescence; chemical identification; /436/600/

Citation Formats

Vo-Dinh, Tuan. Advanced synchronous luminescence system. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
Vo-Dinh, Tuan. Advanced synchronous luminescence system. United States.
Vo-Dinh, Tuan. Wed . "Advanced synchronous luminescence system". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/870812.
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Autofluorescence of normal and malignant bronchial tissue
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Synchronous scan fluorescence spectroscopy of proteins and human eye lenses
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