Patent ID: 7630076
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A light scattering and detection apparatus, comprising: a cell that is configured and dimensioned to accommodate a continuous solution flow through the cell; first and second light sources interoperably coupled to the cell for directing respective first and second light beams associated with non-collinear first and second light transmission axes into the cell so as to pass through the solution flow; a first light detector interoperably coupled to the cell for receiving and detecting light from the first light beam and passing along a third light transmission axis outward of the solution flow, the third light transmission axis being oriented at an angle relative to the first light transmission axis; and a second light detector interoperably coupled to the cell for receiving and detecting light from the second light beam and passing along a fourth light transmission axis outward of the solution flow, the fourth light transmission axis being substantially linearly aligned with the second light transmission axis, wherein the first and second light detectors are positioned and oriented to allow for simultaneous measurements by the first and second light detectors of substantially a same region of the solution flow.