Optical system for multiple reactions

摘要

The invention relates to optical systems and methods for measurement of samples in multiple sample vessels using an array of light sources where the light from the light sources is divided into multiple light beams, and each beam is directed to a sample vessel.

主权项

1. An apparatus for measuring the optical properties of a samples in sample vessels, the apparatus comprising:
(a) an array of n light sources; (b) a holder adapted to mate with a sample plate comprising m sample vessels, wherein the holder adapted to mate with the sample plate comprises a heating element in thermal contact with the sample vessels; (c) an optical divider comprising a prismatic optical divider and arranged such that light from each light source is divided into x light beams wherein each of the light beams comprise the same wavelength of light; and (d) a set of source optical components that deliver the light beams from the optical divider to the m sample vessels.