Circular Dichroism Imaging Microscope

Introduction Circular dichroism (CD) instruments are typically limited in their ability to image and analyze samples in organized media. Twinned crystals, liquid crystals, fibers, and biological tissues can be challenging to work with and CD imaging has typically been restricted to samples in isotropic solutions. Technology description Our researchers have developed a solid state microscope-based device with integrated analysis software that produces CD spectra and images from solid samples. Three modes of operation are possible with this bench top instrument:
1. Circular extinction imaging 2. Circular extinction spectrometry 3. Linear dichroism spectrometry Business opportunity This new instrument significantly expands the number of potential applications for high quality CD imaging and spectral analysis. Stage of Development Our researchers have manufactured a prototype device that is being actively used in research at the UW. Intellectual property position The UW is currently has a US provisional patent application on file for this technology. References J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 14825 -14831, 2003 Chirality, 16, S55 –S61, 2004 For more information on this technology contact:
Bolong Cao, Ph.D. Technology Manager Invention Licensing [email protected] 206-543-3970

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