ŠJ.Paul Robinson, Purdue University BMS 631 - LECTURE1.PPT
Gucker
- 1947
Developed a flow cytometer for detection of bacteria in aerosols
Published paper in 1947 (work was done during WWII and was classified).
Goal was rapid identification of airborne bacteria and spores used in biological warfare
Instrument: Sheath of filtered air flowing through a dark-field flow illuminated chamber. Light source was a Ford headlamp, PMT detector (very early use of PMT)