Two-parameter angular light scatter collection for microfluidic flow cytometry by unique waveguide structures
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Waveguide numerical aperture restrictions and light-blocking elements are used to create a microfluidic cytometer with both illumination and two-parameter light scatter collection systems integrated on-chip. Good forward scatter coefficients of variation (9.7-18.3%) are achieved for polystyrene beads under a reasonably high flow rate (28 cm/s) using a greatly simplified optical system.
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