Novel imaging in confocal microscopy

Eithne M. McCabe; Cian M. Taylor; Lisong Yang

doi:10.1117/12.462994

27 August 2003 Novel imaging in confocal microscopy

Eithne M. McCabe, Cian M. Taylor, Lisong Yang

Proceedings Volume 4876, Opto-Ireland 2002: Optics and Photonics Technologies and Applications; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462994
Event: OPTO Ireland, 2002, Galway, Ireland

Abstract

We present a description of our work in recent years on imaging in confocal microscopy in the context of biological applications. The first system presented considers a Nipkow disc type arrangement where a detailed investigation of optimal aperture arrangements and spacings is performed. The effect of varying these parameters on the optical sectioning characteristics and on the light throughput is evaluated. Novel routes to achieving alternative multi-aperture configurations are presented. A programmable array microscope demonstrator is described using a ferroelectric liquid crystal SLM. A novel system is also proposed which uses variable focus microlenses in a confocal imaging system. We also discuss current trends in confocal microscopy in biology.

Citation Download Citation

Eithne M. McCabe, Cian M. Taylor, and Lisong Yang "Novel imaging in confocal microscopy", Proc. SPIE 4876, Opto-Ireland 2002: Optics and Photonics Technologies and Applications, (27 August 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462994

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available