Biophotonics: A Strategic Assessment of Photonics Technologies for Biomedical Applications

Table of Contents

CHAPTER One: Executive Summary

• Scope and Methodology
• Market Analysis Summary
• Trends and Considerations

CHAPTER Two: The Basics of Biophotonics

• Optical Sectioning Microscopy
  • Differential Interference Contrasting Imaging (Nomarski Imaging)
  • Laser Scanning Confocal Imaging
  • Parallel Beam Confocal Imaging System
  • Multiple-Photon Excitation Fluorescence Microscopy
  • Computational Optical Sectioning Microscopy
• Photon Limited Microscopy
  • Charge Coupled Detectors (CCDs)
  • Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs)
  • Photomultipliers (PMTs)
• Fluorescent Probes in Biological Research
• Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging
• Caged Bioactive Probes
• Non-Imaging Optical Techniques
  • Laser microsurgery
  • Fluorescent Recovery after Photobleaching
  • Photoactivation of Caged Compounds
  • Optical Trapping

CHAPTER Three: Applications of Biophotonics

• Biophotonics and Microgenomics
• MALDI-TOF and Protein Analysis
• Diode-Pumped Solid State Lasers
• MicroFlow Cytometry
• Raman Spectroscopy and Surgery
• Plasmon Resonance and Protein Analysis
• Raman Spectra in HIV and Disease Diagnosis
• CARS Microscopy
• Fluorescent Probes and Quantum Dots
• Microwaves and Fluorescent Assays
• FRET
• Three-Color Large-Area Sensors
• Identification of RNA-Protein Interactions
• Protein Microarrays without Labels
• Microlenses
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Miniature Lenses for Microarray Spots
• Whirling Fiber Endoscopy
• Adaptive Optics
• Self-Illuminating Quantum Dots
• Diamond Biosensors
• Nanowires
• Aptamers and Atomic Force Microscopy

CHAPTER Four: Market Analysis

CHAPTER Five: Company Profiles

• ANDOR Technology PLC
  • 4/5D Microscopy
  • Bioluminescent Imaging
  • Cell Motility
  • Chemiluminescent Imaging
  • Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis-Comet Assay
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
  • Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)
  • Immunofluorescence Microscopy
  • Ion Signaling Microscopy
  • Live Cell Confocal Microscopy
  • Single-Molecule Detection
  • Total Internal Reflectance (TIRF) Microscopy
• BD Biosciences
• Cambridge Technology
• Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.
  • Life Sciences and Medical Systems
  • Optical Consumer Goods
  • Industrial Systems
• Cellomics, Inc.
  • ArrayScanR
  • Certified ArrayScanR HCS Reader
  • Core BioApplications
  • KineticScanR HCS Reader
  • cellWoRx
• Hamamatsu Photonic Systems
• Horiba
  • Engine Measurement Instruments and Systems
  • Analytical Instrumentation and Systems
  • Semiconductor Instruments and Systems
  • Medical/Diagnostics Instruments and Systems
• Ludl Electronic Products, Ltd.
  • Filter Wheels
  • Focus Control System
  • Microscope Power Supplies
• Ocean Optics, Inc.
• Olympus America, Inc.
• Perkin Elmer Optoelectronics
• PicoQuant GmbH
• Spectra-Physics (A Division of Newport Corporation)

CHAPTER Six: Conclusions and Strategic Implications

• First Conclusion
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• Second Conclusion
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• Third Conclusion
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• Fourth Conclusion
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• Fifth Conclusion
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• Sixth Conclusion
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• Seventh Conclusion
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APPENDIX A: Glossary

APPENDIX B: Market Participants Directory

List of Exhibits

CHAPTER One: Executive Summary

• Figure 1-1: Market Summary: Global and United States Markets for
• Biophotonics and Related Products 2006 - 2016

CHAPTER Four: Market Analysis

• Table 4-1: Global and U.S. Markets for Biophotonics and Related Products 2006 - 2016
• Table 4-2: The World Market for Optoelectronics and Optoelectronic Sensors 2006-2016
• Figure 4-1: Trending in the Global and United States Markets for Biophotonics Products: 2006 - 2016
• Figure 4-2: Trending in the Global Optoelectronics Products and Sensors Markets: 2006 - 2016