We are developing a miniature new laser diode based UV laser source for use in fluorescence detection instruments. The source will have a long lifetime, small size, high stability, low cost, and adequate power (more than 1 mW) in the ultraviolet for portable flow cytometry, capillary electrophoresis, and liquid chromatography instruments. Our market studies show that such a source is required to enable the use of fluorescence based instrumentation in clinical applications. In Phase II, we will build a prototype device, demonstrate that our source has adequate power for these applications, and prove that we can meet the market specifications.

Proposed Commercial Applications

Our UV laser has application is a wide range of clinical and research fluorescence detection markets, including flow cytometry, capillary electrophoresis, protein sequencing DNA sequencing, and high performance liquid chromatography.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
5R44RR008674-03
Application #
2283970
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG7-SSS-3 (03))
Project Start
1995-02-24
Project End
1999-04-30
Budget Start
1996-02-24
Budget End
1999-04-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Gemfire Corporation
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palo Alto
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94303