PARTICLE FRACTIONATION APPARATUS, PARTICLE FRACTIONATION METHOD AND PARTICLE FRACTIONATION PROGRAM

摘要

A particle fractionating apparatus is described that can sort droplets containing particles in a first mode of operation, and distribute droplets that do not contain particles to a plurality of locations in a second mode of operation. The modes of operation are selectable by a user. Droplets may be emitted from a microchip of the particle fractionating apparatus.

主权项

1. A particle fractionating apparatus comprising:
a charging portion configured to apply voltages to an electrode that is arranged to contact liquid in a flow path for the liquid; a particle detection system configured to detect when no particle will be contained in a droplet produced from the liquid; and a charge controller connected to the charging portion and configured in a first mode to cause the charging portion to apply charge to the liquid so that the droplet that does not contain a particle will be charged.