Abstract: A scanning system that provides for detection based on supercritical angle fluorescence (SAF) is described. The system provides for the optical coupling of a sample to the scanner in a sandwich structure that uses first and second refractive index matching materials to provide optical coupling through the sandwich arrangement.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 25, 2010
Date of Patent:
July 24, 2012
Assignee:
Dublin City University of Collins Avenue
Inventors:
Dirk Kurzbuch, Jim Writser Peter Bakker, Thomas Ruckstuhl, Jonas Melin