Plasmon resonant particles, methods and apparatus
CA 2280794 A1 · Owner: Schultz, David A. · Inventors: Silva, Thomas J.; Schultz, David A.; Schultz, Sheldon
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A method and apparatus for interrogating a target having a plurality of plasmon resonant particles (PREs) distributed in the target are disclosed. In the method, a field containing the target is illuminated and one or more , spectral emission characteristics of the light-scattering particles in the field are detected. From this data, an image of positions and spectral characteristic values in the field is constructed allowing PREs with a , selected spectral signature to be discriminated from other light-scattering entities, to provide information about the field. Also disclosed are a novel PRE composition for use in practicing the method and a variety of diagnostic , applications of …
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