Apparatus and related systems and methods for selecting target particles from a feedstream

Abstract

Apparatuses for selecting and separating target particles from a feedstream are provided. The apparatus may comprise a detection mechanism, a vibration mechanism, and a body therebetween that provides vibrational homogeneity to the detection mechanism. In some embodiments, the detection mechanism comprises a plurality of detection channels, each detection channel comprising at least two individual detection zones. In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a flow direction mechanism including at least one actuator and at least one flow director that directs the flow of the feedstream exiting the detection mechanism. The apparatus may efficiently detect target particles while maintaining a relatively small footprint. Related systems including the apparatus and related methods for making the apparatus are also provided.

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