Abstract

We present a novel Yb:KGd(WO₄)₂ oscillator design that generates six beams of temporally delayed, 253 fs, 11 nJ pulses. This allows multifocal nonlinear microscopy to be performed without the need for complicated optical multiplexers. We demonstrate our design with twelve simultaneously acquired two-photon, second-harmonic and/or third-harmonic images generated from six laterally separated foci.

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History
Original Manuscript: September 5, 2008
Revised Manuscript: October 8, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: October 10, 2008
Published: October 16, 2008

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Author Affiliations

Kraig E. Sheetz, Erich E. Hoover, Ramn Carriles, Jeff A. Squier

Colorado School of Mines

David Kleinfeld

University of California, San Diego

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