Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high throughput optical scanning device and methods of use. The optical scanning device and methods of use provided herein can allow high throughput scanning of a continuously moving object with a high resolution despite fluctuations in stage velocity. This can aid in high throughput scanning of a substrate, such as a biological chip comprising fluorophores. Also provided herein are improved optical relay systems and scanning optics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high throughput optical scanning device and methods of use. The optical scanning device and methods of use provided herein can allow high throughput scanning of a continuously moving object with a high resolution despite fluctuations in stage velocity. This can aid in high throughput scanning of a substrate, such as a biological chip comprising fluorophores. Also provided herein are improved optical relay systems and scanning optics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high throughput optical scanning system to generate super resolution images and methods of use. The optical scanning device and methods of use provided herein can allow high throughput scanning of a continuously moving object with a high resolution despite fluctuations in stage velocity. This can aid in high throughput scanning of a substrate, such as a biological chip comprising fluorophores. Also provided herein are improved optical relay systems and scanning optics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high throughput optical scanning device and methods of use. The optical scanning device and methods of use provided herein can allow high throughput scanning of a continuously moving object with a high resolution despite fluctuations in stage velocity. This can aid in high throughput scanning of a substrate, such as a biological chip comprising fluorophores. Also provided herein are improved optical relay systems and scanning optics.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for transporting objects between process chambers, and for transferring objects to and from process chambers with minimal handoff operations. The invention discloses a trolley type system (rail and car) for moving an external magnet adjacent a transfer chamber so as to cause corresponding movement of an object transport device contained within the transfer chamber, via magnetic coupling. In one aspect, the object transport device is a blade type device that may transfer the object directly into a process chamber, and in a second aspect the object transport device is a telescoping type device that may extend between transport planes and chamber load/unload planes. A further aspect of the invention includes the networking of numerous transport and processing systems. A network node is provided that has rotatably mounted rails for altering the direction of the trolley car's movement.