An adaptive microscope for the imaging of biological surfaces

Faris Abouakil; Huicheng Meng; Marie-Anne Burcklen; Hervé Rigneault; Frédéric Galland; Loïc LeGoff

doi:10.1038/s41377-021-00649-9

Light: Science & Applications (Oct 2021)

An adaptive microscope for the imaging of biological surfaces

Faris Abouakil,
Huicheng Meng,
Marie-Anne Burcklen,
Hervé Rigneault,
Frédéric Galland,
Loïc LeGoff

Affiliations

Faris Abouakil: Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Institut Fresnel, Turing Center for Living Systems
Huicheng Meng: Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Institut Fresnel, Turing Center for Living Systems
Marie-Anne Burcklen: Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Institut Fresnel, Turing Center for Living Systems
Hervé Rigneault: Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Institut Fresnel, Turing Center for Living Systems
Frédéric Galland: Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Institut Fresnel, Turing Center for Living Systems
Loïc LeGoff: Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, Institut Fresnel, Turing Center for Living Systems

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41377-021-00649-9
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 10, no. 1
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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A smart-scanning fluorescence microscope adapts its scanning scheme to the curved surface of embryonic cell sheets. This results in a considerable reduction in light dose without deterioration of the images.

Published in Light: Science & Applications

ISSN: 2047-7538 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Applied optics. Photonics; Science: Physics: Optics. Light
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