Title :
Algorithm for recognition of optical spectra in an environment containing interferants
Author :
Wade, B. ; Estes, C. ; Lloyd, C. ; Powers, L.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Center for the Design of Molecular Function, Utah State Univ., Logan, UT, USA
Abstract :
An algorithm for quickly determining the presence of bacteria based on their intrinsic fluorescence signals has been developed. Applications of this algorithm are discussed.
Keywords :
biological techniques; biology computing; fluorescence; microorganisms; spectral analysis; NADH; bacterial infection threat; biophysical techniques; environment containing interferants; fluorophores; intrinsic fluorescence signals; intrinsic fluorescent compounds; microbial detection; nicotinamide dinucleotide phosphate; optical spectra recognition algorithm; Detection algorithms; Fluorescence; Fungi; Instruments; Interference; Microorganisms; Optical scattering; Prototypes; Rayleigh scattering; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7211-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2001.1017442
