9 An imaging apparatus and software for genomic analysis in scientific or medical research; An imaging system, namely, an imaging apparatus and software sold as a unit, for genomic analysis in scientific or medical research; Software for genomic analysis used for medical diagnostic purposes; Solid state substrates, namely, plates, chips, and wafers for use in scientific or medical research, having a pattern of channels for confining and linearizing biopolymer samples; Disposable substrates, namely, plates, chips, and wafers for use in scientific or medical research, having a pattern of channels to facilitate genomic imaging and analysis