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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2004
Timothy M. Eisfeld, San Diego, CA (US);
Manfred R. Koller, San Diego, CA (US);
Bernhard O. Palsson, La Jolla, CA (US);
Timothy M. Eisfeld, San Diego, CA (US);
Manfred R. Koller, San Diego, CA (US);
Bernhard O. Palsson, La Jolla, CA (US);
Cyntellect, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus for electromagnetically affecting a particle of interest in a specimen. The apparatus includes (a) a stage capable of supporting the specimen; (b) a detector including at least one camera, wherein the detector is capable of resolving a particle of interest within the specimen; (c) a means for locating the particle of interest in three dimensions; (d) a means for focusing electromagnetic radiation to a focal volume within the specimen; and (e) a means for adjusting the relative positions of the stage and electromagnetic radiation focusing means, thereby positioning the particle of interest within the focal volume.