Inventors:
Douglas N. Modlin - Palo Alto CA
Glenn R. Edwards - Palo Alto CA
Michael T. Taylor - Newark CA
Samuel A. Marquiss - Santa Clara CA
Amer El-Hage - Menlo Park CA
Craig S. Barker - San Carlos CA
Lorne B. Bechtel - Los Altos CA
Rick V. Stellmacher - San Jose CA
Philip A. Granieri - Los Altos CA
Robert M. Lembi - San Jose CA
Assignee:
LJL BioSystems, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G01J 136
Abstract:
A high-throughput light detection instrument and method are described. In some embodiments, switch mechanisms and optical relay structures permit different light sources and/or detectors to be selected for different applications. In other embodiments, switch mechanisms and optical paths permit top/bottom illumination and/or top/bottom detection, or combinations thereof.