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Improved axial point spread function in a two-frequency laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscope

  • Jheng Syong Wu
  • , Yung Chin Chung
  • , Jun Jei Chien
  • , Chien Chou*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Chang Gung University
  • Academia Sinica - Institute of Chemistry

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Abstract

A two-frequency laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscope (TF-LSCFM) based on intensity modulated fluorescence signal detection was proposed. The specimen-induced spherical aberration and scattering effect were suppressed intrinsically, and high image contrast was presented due to heterodyne interference. An improved axial point spread function in a TF-LSCFM compared with a conventional laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscope was demonstrated and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number010502
JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 2018
Externally publishedYes

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© 2018 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE).

Keywords

  • aberrations
  • confocal fluorescence microscopy
  • optical heterodyne

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