DUAL PATHLENGTH SYSTEM FOR LIGHT ABSORBANCE DETECTION

摘要

A flow cell (16) for absorbance detection with at least two different optical pathlengths (30, 32). It increases the range of analyte concentrations which can be measured compared with a conventional single path flow cell. Light from the two paths (30, 32) is combined onto the same photodetector (20). Calibration with known samples allows analyte concentrations to be measured. The dual or multi-pathlength flow cell may be used in equipment designed for single path flow cells.