Laser scanning microscopy as a versatile platform: Imaging based on nonlinear and ultrafast effects

Fu Jen Kao*

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Abstract

The nature of scanning image acquisition greatly facilitates incorporation of various contrast signals for imaging and integration with techniques in signal processing. In this study, we are repotting imaging modalities and techniques based on nonlinear optical and ultrafast effects that are excited by ultrafast laser. Additionally, the use of signal processing electronics allows signal conditioning techniques, such as dithering, lock-in detection,Ö etc, to be employed so that better signal to noise ratio can be resulted and special features in imaging can be emphasized.

Original languageEnglish
Article number52
Pages (from-to)313-322
Number of pages10
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume5642
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventInformation Optics and Photonics Technology - Beijing, China
Duration: 8 Nov 200411 Nov 2004

Keywords

  • Dithering
  • Laser scanning microscopy
  • Optical beam induced current
  • Optical parametric oscillator
  • Radio frequency
  • Second harmonic generation
  • Third harmonic generation

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