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.
CompanyWaters | Wyatt TechnologyWaters | Wyatt Technology
ItemCalypso™ Biomolecular Interaction SystemDynaPro™ ZetaStar™ Dynamic, Electrophoretic, and Static Light Scattering Instrument
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Catalog NumberCalypso IIDynaPro ZetaStar
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DescriptionThe Calypso™ composition-gradient system and CALYPSO™ software combine with a DAWNTM or miniDAWN™ MALS instrument to characterize biomolecular interactions by CG-MALS. CG-MALS is a label-free, immobilization-free technique that measures the change in apparent molecular weight with... Read MoreUnique among its peers, the DynaPro™ Zetastar™ performs simultaneous dynamic and static light scattering or dynamic and electrophoretic light scattering (DLS/SLS/ELS) measurements all within one instrument. Automate measurements of zeta potential and size for up to 96 samples at a time ... Read More
TypeComposition-Gradient Multi-Angle Light Scattering (CG-MALS)Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Electrophoretic Light Scattering (ELS), Static Light Scattering (SLS)
Particle SizeInquire0.2 to 1000 nm
Detector(s)InquireInquire
Measuring Time30 minutes to 10 hours; 1 hour typical15 seconds typical
Light SourceInquire785 nm laser, programmable 10% to 100%
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