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Compact integrated optical sensor system.

M Wiki·H Gao·M Juvet·R E Kunz
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A compact integrated optical sensor system for a large variety of different (bio-) chemical applications using replicated sensor chips is described. Features of the refractometric system to be emphasized for practical applications include a high-resolution window that can be positioned within a wide measuring range, an in situ chip testing and characterization procedure, and on-chip referencing. As an application example, experimental results on refractometric measurements as well as on the suppression of non-specific binding are given.

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M Wiki, H Gao, M Juvet, R E Kunz. 2001. Compact integrated optical sensor system.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0956-5663(00)00131-7

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