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Laser induced fluorescence detection in modern liquid chromatography with conventional and micro columns
Assignee: Picometrics SA
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Filing: 1982-05-04
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Granted: 1985-10-22
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Expires: 2002-05-04
Abstract
Abstract In a method and a device for laser induced fluorescence detection in liquid chromatography a light beam (1) is directed from a laser source (2) towards a liquid flowing in a chosen flow direction for the detection of the presence of one or several substances. At a flow point illuminated by the light beam (1) the liquid is brought to emit a fluorescence radiation (3) which is received by a receiving unit (6). The light beam (1) is directed substantially perpendicularly to the flow direction of the liquid. The liquid is brought to pass the illuminated flow point in the form of a column with an accurately defined surface. The fluorescence radiation (3) is received in a direction which deviates from directions emanating from the illuminated flow point perpendicularly from the flow direction of the liquid column.
Inventors
- 👤 Sven S. Folestad
- 👤 Bo G. Galle
- 👤 Lars Goran I. Johnson
- 👤 Bjorn O. Josefsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/62; G01N30/74; G01N21/00; G01N21/62; G01N21/63; G01N21/64; G01N21/6402; G01N21/84; G01N21/85
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of detecting laser induced fluorescence in a liquid flowing in a chosen flow direction, to detect the occurrence of at least one chemical component in the liquid, comprising the steps of: directing a single light beam from a laser source substantially perpendicularly to the direction of flow to thereby cause molecules at one point of flow illuminated by the light beam to emit a fluorescent radiation; causing the liquid to pass said point in the form of a column with an accurately defined surface; and receiving the fluorescent radiation, by a receiving unit, in a direction deviating from the direction emanating from the illuminated flow point perpendicularly to the direction of flow.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of detecting laser induced fluorescence in a liquid flowing in a chosen flow direction, to detect the occurrence of at least one chemical component in the liquid, comprising the steps of: directing a single light beam from a laser source substantially perpendicularly to the direction of flow to thereby cause molecules at one point of flow illuminated by the light beam to emit a fluorescent radiation; causing the liquid to pass said point in the form of a column with an accurately defined surface; and receiving the fluorescent radiation, by a receiving unit, in a direction deviating from the direction emanating from the illuminated flow point perpendicularly to the direction of flow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein, for detection at relatively low flow rates, said liquid column is a capillary consisting of quartz with a low inherent fluorescence, said capillary being highly transilluminable at said flow point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein, for flow rates from substantially 1 ml/min, said liquid column is a freely falling liquid jet with an accurately defined surface.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
26 words
A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said accurately defined surface is a cylinder mantle with a highly even surface structure.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
104 words
An apparatus for detecting laser induced fluorescence in a liquid, comprising: means for causing said liquid to flow in a chosen flow direction; a laser source for directing a single light beam substantially perpendicularly to the direction of flow to thereby cause molecules at one point of flow illuminated by the light beam to emit a fluorescent radiation; means for causing the liquid to pass said point in the form of a column with an accurately defined surface; and means for receiving the fluorescent radiation, in a direction deviating from the direction emanating from the illuminated flow point perpendicularly to the direction of flow.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
104 words
An apparatus for detecting laser induced fluorescence in a liquid, comprising: means for causing said liquid to flow in a chosen flow direction; a laser source for directing a single light beam substantially perpendicularly to the direction of flow to thereby cause molecules at one point of flow illuminated by the light beam to emit a fluorescent radiation; means for causing the liquid to pass said point in the form of a column with an accurately defined surface; and means for receiving the fluorescent radiation, in a direction deviating from the direction emanating from the illuminated flow point perpendicularly to the direction of flow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said liquid column is a capillary consisting of quartz with a low inherent fluorescence, said capillary being highly transilluminable at said flow point.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, for flow rates from substantially 1 ml/min, said liquid column is a freely falling liquid jet with an accurately defined surface.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein said accurately defined surface is a cylinder mantle with a highly even surface structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, comprising means for focusing the light beam substantially in the area of the illuminated flow point.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said focusing means focuses the light beam in a point, positioned somewhat in front of the liquid column.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said focusing means focuses the light beam substantially 15 mm in front of the liquid column.
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