Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analysis (DLS)

Dynamic light scattering particle size analyzers are used to measure the size of very small particles (0.6 nm to 6 um) in solution. This class of particle size analyzer interprets particles’ sizes from the fluctuations in scattered laser light created by the particles’ Brownian motion. Dynamic light scattering analysis is used in medical, biological research and materials science applications, and is also known as photon correlation spectroscopy or quasi-electron light scattering.

Although requiring suspension in a solution, particle size analysis by dynamic light scattering offers the advantage of measuring particles across a wide range of densities, from parts-per-million up to 40% of solution. Other advantages include size analysis of particles in their native environment and micro-liter scale minimum sample sizes. In addition, dynamic light scattering particle size analyzers may also provide information on particle shape and require less user training. Analysis times typically vary from 30 seconds to 2 minutes per sample.
CompanyBrookhaven Instruments CorporationBrookhaven Instruments Corporation
ItemBI-200SM Research Goniometer and Laser Light Scattering SystemNanoBrook Omni
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Catalog NumberBI-200SM
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DescriptionBrookhaven Instruments’ scientists have extensive experience in the development of instruments and methods for light scattering. This experience has been incorporated into the BI-200SM Research Goniometer to make it the finest instrument available for research applications of light scattering.

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Brookhaven's NanoBrook Omni instrument combines the best technology from our particle/protein sizer and zeta potential analyzer in to one powerful and accurate solution for sizing and zeta potential analysis. Measure samples in nearly every possible suspension environment from high salts such as PBS... Read More
TypeResearch Goniometer and Laser Light Scattering SystemDynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Electrophoretic Light Scattering (ELS), Phase Analysis Light Scattering (PALS)
Particle SizeInquire<0.6 nm to 10 um (at 173 degrees); 1 nm to 6 um (at 90 degrees)
Detector(s)Entrance aperture 3 mm, Coated, adjustable achromat for focusing scattered light onto 200 micron slit; slit position adjustable, Reflex mirrow and high quality eye piece for viewing scattering region through slit, Filter turret with 637, 532, 633, 514 and 488nm narrow band pass filters and 100, 200, and 400 micron, 1, 2, and 3 mm pinhole for SLS & DLS measurements.Avalanche Photodiode (APD)
Measuring TimeInquire1-2 minutes typical
Light SourceInquire40 mW red diode laser, nominal 640 nm wavelength
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