Multiphoton multifocal microscopy exploiting a diffractive optical element
Optics Letters, Vol. 28, Issue 20, pp. 1918-1920 (2003)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.28.001918
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Abstract
Multiphoton multifocal microscopy (MMM) usually has been achieved through a combination of galvo scanners with microlens arrays, with rotating disks of microlens arrays, and cascaded beam splitters with asynchronous rastering of scanning mirrors. Here we describe the achievement of a neat and compact MMM by use of a high-diffraction-efficiency diffractive-optic element that generates a multiple-spot grid of uniform intensity to achieve higher fidelity in imaging of live cells at adequate speeds.
© 2003 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(110.0110) Imaging systems : Imaging systems
(180.0180) Microscopy : Microscopy
(250.0250) Optoelectronics : Optoelectronics
Citation
L. Sacconi, E. Froner, R. Antolini, M. R. Taghizadeh, A. Choudhury, and F. S. Pavone, "Multiphoton multifocal microscopy exploiting a diffractive optical element," Opt. Lett. 28, 1918-1920 (2003)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-28-20-1918
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