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News Release from: Wyatt Technology | Subject: Ultimate guide to light scattering instrument
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 24 June 2005
Bible on the principles of light
scattering
Ultimate guide to buying a light scattering instrument brochure has been updated to provide an abbreviated bible on the principles of light scattering technology for macromolecular characterisation
Wyatt Technology has revised its 'Ultimate guide to buying a light scattering instrument' brochure to provide an abbreviated bible on the principles of light scattering technology The free guide also highlights the full breadth of the company's macromolecular characterisation instruments, software and accessories
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 9 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The 28-page guide expands on its predecessor by providing scientists in the biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries with a complete guide on how Wyatt Technology's products, including the recently launched Dawn Heleos multi-angle light scattering detector and DynaPro dynamic light scattering instruments, assist in each stage of the macromolecular characterisation process and help scientists make the right choice when buying a light scattering product.
More and more scientists realise that characterising polymers, biopolymers and particles with a multi-angle light scattering instrument is the best practical way to determine absolute molar masses, sizes and conformations without making assumptions, says Wyatt.
The new guide stresses that Wyatt Technology's family of light scattering products offers the most advanced and versatile technology to address even the most complicated macromolecular characterisation needs.
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It also highlights that Wyatt's hardware, software and services are well positioned to set and maintain the highest standards for production consistency, while incorporating flexibility and innovation into each process.
The updated brochure builds on its predecessor by detailing dynamic light scattering (DLS), which is also known as quasi-elastic light scattering (Qels) in more depth.
In DLS, light intensity fluctuations taking place at microsecond or millisecond scales are measured.
This is as opposed to static light scattering measurements which provide information concerning the molar mass, molecular root mean square radius, conformation, and intermolecular interactions.
Wyatt Technology has recently incorporated the DynaPro DLS instrument (formerly of Proterion/Protein Solutions) into its extensive macromolecular product range.
The DynaPro incorporates proprietary multi-modal optical fibre technology, as well as state of-the-art software algorithms, data processing and application know-how to deliver the most sensitive and accurate DLS performance available.
The guide now also presents Wyatt's latest product innovation - the Dawn Heleos multi-angle light scattering detector.
This revolutionary instrument is the newest addition to the company's light scattering range and can incorporate both Mals and Qels in a single unit.
The new brochure claims that the Dawn Heleos is the most sensitive on-line light scattering instrument in existence.
The 'ultimate guide to buying a light scattering instrument', available in both hard copy and PDF format, is described as a must-have for anyone interested in absolute macromolecular characterisation and mass spectrometry.
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