Patent ID: 7468788
Filing Date: 2008-12-23
Classification: G01J,G01M,G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for detecting a chiral property of a sample, comprising: a captive guide structure having an elevated top platform and a dove tail construct disposed on ends of the elevated top platform, wherein the captive guide structure is made from a heat conductive material and the elevated top platform has a substantial width in comparison to a height of the elevated top platform; a base portion supportive of the captive guide structure, wherein the base portion is made of a heat conductive material, has a width that is at least twice the width of the elevated top platform, and has a substantial thickness relative to the captive guide structure; and a plurality of elements operative to detect the chiral property of the sample, the elements being securely mounted on the captive guide structure, at least a portion of the elements being in direct thermal contact with the substantial width of the elevated top platform; whereby the substantial width of the elevated top platform on the captive guide structure and the width and thickness of the base portion facilitate an enhanced dissipation of heat from the portion of the elements.