A novel approach for remote detection of bacteria using simple charge-coupled device cameras and telescope
Abstract
We have designed, constructed, and utilized a charge-coupled device system, integrated with a small Newtonian telescope, capable of long distance recording of bacterial fluorescence and synchronous spectra for the detection of bacteria, their component molecules, and other species. This newly developed optical system utilizes commercial monochrome cameras that we have used to detect various bacterial strains, such as Escherichia coli, and determine their concentrations. In addition, using this system, we were able to differentiate between live and dead bacteria after treatment with ultraviolet light or antibiotics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1063/5.0010701
Entities
People
- Anushka Nagpal
- Arjun Krishnamoorthi
- Dinesh Dhankhar
- Jie Chen
- Peter M. Rentzepis
- Run-Ze Li
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Robert A. Welch Foundation
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Texas A&M University