Abstract: A gas measuring device includes a gas chamber into which a sample gas containing a target gas is introduced, a gas detection unit configured to detect the target gas contained in the sample gas introduced into the gas chamber, an irradiation unit configured to apply polarized light to the sample gas introduced into the gas chamber using a polarizer, an optical rotation measurement unit configured to measure optical rotation between the polarized light applied from the irradiation unit to the sample gas and the polarized light that has been transmitted through the sample gas using an analyzer, and an output unit configured to output information on the target gas detected by the gas detection unit and information on the optical rotation of the polarized light detected by the optical rotation measurement unit in association with each other.

Abstract: A gas measuring device includes: a gas rectification unit configured to rectify gas to control traveling directions and traveling speeds of gas molecules based on molecular weights of the gas molecules; and a gas sensor configured to absorb the gas molecules of the gas rectified by the gas rectification unit, and to detect absorption positions and absorption amounts.

Abstract: A gas measuring device includes: a magnetic field generation unit configured to generate a magnetic field; and a gas sensor configured to detect a gas that has passed through the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generation unit.

Abstract: A gas measuring device includes: a filter to which a power supply that applies a voltage or current is connected, which generates resistance heat, and which combusts a predetermined combustible gas in contact therewith; and a gas sensor configured to detect the combustible gas that has passed through the filter.

Abstract: The gas measurement device includes a plurality of electrodes arranged apart from each other so as to have a gap through which gas can pass, each electrode connected to a power source for applying voltage or current, and a gas sensor configured to detect gas molecules passing between the electrodes.

Abstract: The gas measurement device includes a gas sensor disposed in a gas chamber, a filter configured to control passing gas molecules to the gas chamber, and a driving unit configured to move at least a part of a member defining the gas chamber.

Abstract: The gas measurement device includes a filter having a plurality of openings, each opening being variable in size, an adjustment mechanism configured to vary size of the plurality of openings, a first gas sensor configured to detect gas molecules passing through an opening of the filter and output a first measurement value corresponding to the detected gas molecules, and a second gas sensor configured to detect the gas molecules passing through the opening of the filter, output a second measurement value corresponding to the detected gas molecules, and detect gas molecules of a gas species different from the gas molecules detected by the second gas sensor.

Abstract: The gas measurement device includes a catalyst member connected to a power source applying voltage or current, performing a reaction of a first gas and a second gas contained in a mixed gas contacted with the catalyst member to generate a third gas, and exhibiting a catalytic action in which the reaction changes in response to temperature, and a gas sensor configured to detect gas molecules contacted with the catalyst member.

Abstract: There are provided a detector and a detection method capable of detecting a biological sample with high sensitivity. A detector is provided with a microchamber array including a plurality of storage sections to be filled with a hydrophilic solvent containing a biological sample; and an image sensor in which picture elements are disposed corresponding to the storage sections, wherein the microchamber array includes a flow channel in communication with openings of the storage sections; a hydrophobic solvent supply unit arranged in continuity with the flow channel; and a through-hole which allows the hydrophilic solvent to enter and exit the flow channel, and the hydrophobic solvent supply unit flows a hydrophobic solvent into the flow channel by an externally-applied force.

Abstract: Providing an electrode structure capable of realizing an electrode array which allows each of the electrodes to be individually controlled while allowing them to be densely arranged and placed in a living body. According to the present invention, an electrode control circuit electrically connected to an electrode body is fixed to a rear portion of the electrode body within a front-viewed contour of the electrode body. This electrode control circuit may be contained in a recess formed in the rear portion of the electrode body, or it may be fixed to the back face of the electrode body. Conversely, an electrically conductive material layer covering the electrode control circuit may be used as the electrode body. A plurality of such bioelectrodes may be arranged in a two-dimensional form on a substrate or connected by a connection line including an electrical wire. Such configurations allow the bioelectrodes to be densely arranged.

Abstract: Providing an electrode structure capable of realizing an electrode array which allows each of the electrodes to be individually controlled while allowing them to be densely arranged and placed in a living body. According to the present invention, an electrode control circuit electrically connected to an electrode body is fixed to a rear portion of the electrode body within a front-viewed contour of the electrode body. This electrode control circuit may be contained in a recess formed in the rear portion of the electrode body, or it may be fixed to the back face of the electrode body. Conversely, an electrically conductive material layer covering the electrode control circuit may be used as the electrode body. A plurality of such bioelectrodes may be arranged in a two-dimensional form on a substrate or connected by a connection line including an electrical wire. Such configurations allow the bioelectrodes to be densely arranged.

Abstract: There are provided a detector and a detection method capable of detecting a biological sample with high sensitivity. A detector is provided with a microchamber array including a plurality of storage sections to be filled with a hydrophilic solvent containing a biological sample; and an image sensor in which picture elements are disposed corresponding to the storage sections, wherein the microchamber array includes a flow channel in communication with openings of the storage sections; a hydrophobic solvent supply unit arranged in continuity with the flow channel; and a through-hole which allows the hydrophilic solvent to enter and exit the flow channel, and the hydrophobic solvent supply unit flows a hydrophobic solvent into the flow channel by an externally-applied force.