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
ItemNanobrook Series Size And Zeta Potential AnalyzersNanoBrook Omni
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DescriptionThe NanoBrook Series particle/molecule size and zeta potential analyzers incorporate all you need for fast, routine, sub-micron measurements of size and zeta potential. The instrument incorporates the principles of Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) for particle sizing and distribution and Doppler ... Read MoreBrookhaven'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
TypeParticle size and zeta potential analyzersDynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Electrophoretic Light Scattering (ELS), Phase Analysis Light Scattering (PALS)
Particle Size< 0.3 nm to 10 µm (DLS), 1 nm to 100 µm (Zeta)<0.6 nm to 10 um (at 173 degrees); 1 nm to 6 um (at 90 degrees)
Detector(s)Avalanche Photo Diode (APD)Avalanche Photodiode (APD)
Measuring TimeInquire1-2 minutes typical
Light Source40 mW 640 nm temperature-controlled solid-state semiconductor laser. Alternative wavelengths available40 mW red diode laser, nominal 640 nm wavelength
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