Quantitative optical microscope with enhanced resolution using a pixelated liquid crystal spatial light modulator

A. Y.M. Ng; C. W. See; Michael Geoffrey Somekh

doi:10.1111/j.0022-2720.2004.01323.x

Quantitative optical microscope with enhanced resolution using a pixelated liquid crystal spatial light modulator

A. Y.M. Ng, C. W. See, Michael Geoffrey Somekh

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Abstract

This paper presents a brief account of a novel optical microscope, which combines the advantages of two well-known techniques, namely phase contrast and phase stepping, to provide high contrast imaging and precision measurements. The inclusion of a programmable liquid crystal spatial light modulator provides for the phase stepping required, while also allowing flexibility for future improvements. The results shown reveal an important aspect of the system to facilitate quantitative sample measurements, with an enhancement of optical resolution compared with conventional optical imaging systems.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	334-340
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Microscopy
Volume	214
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-2720.2004.01323.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Phase contrast
Phase stepping
Resolution enhancement
Spatial light modulator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Histology

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