High capacity and scanning speed system for sample handling and analysis

摘要

Disclosed is an apparatus for examining and inspecting at least one sample in order to determine characteristics of the sample having the a support for receiving a compact disc, the compact disc having deposited on a surface thereof at least one sample, inspection means for effecting a physical change in at least one sample, the inspection means positioned for registration with the surface of the compact disc bearing at least one sample; and a traversal mechanism adapted for reciprocating movement, to move the sample in and out of the path of the inspection means.