Abstract:
The resonance contact scanning force microscope includes a reflective cantilever arm which is oscillated at a high harmonic of the resonance frequency of the cantilever arm, while the probe tip is maintained in substantially constant contact with the surface of the specimen. The motion of the free end of the cantilever arm is measured, to generate a deflection signal indicative of the amount of actual deflection of the probe tip. The method and apparatus permit high speed scans and real time imaging of the surface of a specimen with a substantial reduction in noise normally arising due to tip-surface interaction and acoustic noise.
Abstract:
The resonance contact scanning force microscope includes a reflective cantilever arm which is oscillated at a high harmonic of the resonance frequency of the cantilever arm, while the probe tip is maintained in substantially constant contact with the surface of the specimen. The motion of the free end of the cantilever arm is measured, to generate a deflection signal indicative of the amount of actual deflection of the probe tip. The method and apparatus permit high speed scans and real time imaging of the surface of a specimen with a substantial reduction in noise normally arising due to tip-surface interaction and acoustic noise.
Abstract:
Ink compositions consisting of small unilamellar or multilamellar vesicles formed from surfactants of anionic, cationic, zwitterionic and nonionic molecules having an oil soluble dye, inclusive of a lipid-soluble dye associated therewith are described. The dye to surfactant ratio is preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:10. The compositions are useful in traditional printing techniques such as flexography and rotogravure and in electronic printing systems such as with an ink-jet printer.
Abstract:
Systems for analyzing multiple samples in parallel using mass spectrometric preferably coupled with fluid phase separation techniques are provided. A multi-analyzer mass spectrometer includes multiple inlets, multiple mass analyzers, and multiple transducers to conduct mass analyses of multiple samples in parallel. A modular mass analyzer may include a vacuum enclosure, a chassis, and multiple mass analysis modules disposed within the chassis. Modules are preferably disposed in a spatially compact two-dimensional array. A common multi-stage vacuum system may be utilized in conjunction with baffles or partitions disposed within and between modules to maintain differential vacuum conditions within the spectrometer utilizing a minimum number of pumps. Common control inputs may be provided to multiple modules or other components within a multi-analyzer spectrometer. Fluid phase separation devices for use with a multi-analyzer spectrometer may be microfluidic devices utilizing chromatographic, electrophoretic, or other separation methods.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for preparing a substrate upon which is located microdrop-sized loci at which chemical compounds are synthesized or diagnostic tests are conducted. The loci are formed by applying microdrops from a dispenser from which a microdrop is pulse fed onto the surface of the substrate.
Abstract:
The resonance contact scanning force microscope includes a reflective cantilever arm which is oscillated at a high harmonic of the resonance frequency of the cantilever arm, while the probe tip is maintained in substantially constant contact with the surface of the specimen. The motion of the free end of the cantilever arm is measured, to generate a deflection signal indicative of the amount of actual deflection of the probe tip. The method and apparatus permit high speed scans and real time imaging of the surface of a specimen with a substantial reduction in noise normally arising due to tip-surface interaction and acoustic noise.
Abstract:
The synchronous sampling scanning force microscope includes a reflective cantilever arm having a free end which is oscillated at a frequency different from the resonance frequency of the cantilever arm. The motion of the oscillating cantilever arm is measured, to generate a deflection signal indicative of the amplitude of deflection or phase shift of the cantilever arm. Selected portions of cycles of the output signal are sampled, for generating output signal data indicative of deflection of the near and far excursions of the probe. The method and apparatus permit monitoring of compliance of the surface of the specimen by multiple sampling at a rate greater than the period of oscillation of the cantilever probe of the microscope.
Abstract:
Liposomes with hyperosmotic concentration of compounds encapsulated therein are targeted to tumors for neutron capture therapy. The compounds have an element with a large neutron capture cross section and an isotope that emits alpha particles when bombarded with neutrons. A method employing such liposomes for neutron capture therapy is also described.
Abstract:
The scanning force microscope is an improved free standing type scanning force microscope with integrated scanning drivers for examination of a wide range of sizes and weights of stationary specimens, with the capability of scanning a sample in contact with a fluid. The scanning force microscope also includes motorized driver legs for operating the approach of the optical lever arm and sensor head to the sample, to allow for automation of the approach of the sensor head to the specimen.
Abstract:
An agent for contrast enhancement in nuclear magnetic resonance imaging is disclosed. Micellular particles such as phospholipid vesicles are associated with or enclose a paramagnetic material. The particles may be formulated with an agent, such as cholestrol, to promote vesicle stability and water exchange across the vesicle bilayer. The vesicles may or may not have antibodies or other cell recognition targeting agents attached to the surface to provide specific targeting. The vesicles provide enhanced target specificity, reduced burden of toxic contrast material and amplified contrast enhancement.