Endoscope-compatible confocal microscope using a gradient index-lens system
| Autor: | Ludger Schnieder, G. F. Buess, T Possner, J Knittel, B Messerschmidt |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
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Materials science
Microscope Channel (digital image) Endoscope business.industry Confocal Optical Biopsy Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics Electronic Optical and Magnetic Materials law.invention Lens (optics) Optics Confocal microscopy law Medical imaging Electrical and Electronic Engineering Physical and Theoretical Chemistry business |
| Zdroj: | Optics Communications. 188:267-273 |
| ISSN: | 0030-4018 |
| Popis: | We present an endoscope-compatible confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) for medical imaging. A gradient index (GRIN)-lens system projects a magnified image on the distal end of a fiber-optic imaging bundle, which transfers the image to a CLSM situated at the proximal end. As the maximum diameter of the distal optics is 1 mm, application through the accessory channel of a conventional endoscope is possible. A lateral resolution of 3.1 μm and an axial resolution of 16.6 μm is achieved. Confocal images of colonic tissue stained with a fluorescent marker are shown. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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