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Optical biosensors. A bright future
1Disetronic Medical Systems AG, Burgdorf, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Progress in fibre-optic technology, laser miniaturization, and the reproducible manufacture of prisms and wave guides has made the commercial exploitation of optical biosensors possible. Some optical biosensors are miniaturized versions of traditional spectrophotometers, others are based on new integrated-optic methods. This article reviews the achievements already made in this area and the opportunities for the future.

