Diode Laser Helps Identify Pathogens
Aug 1, 1998 — On the battlefield, soldiers must face not only the dangers of high-technology weaponry, but also the risk of chemical and biological warfare. In the event of a biological attack, rapid identification of the organisms used is critical. Two instruments that can efficiently perform sample analyses are under development, thanks to a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency contract. Under the contract, SRI International, a nonprofit research, technology development and consulting organization, is...