Dark-field and differential phase contrast imaging modes in confocal microscopy using a half-aperture stop

P. Török*, C. J.R. Sheppard, Z. Laczik

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Abstract

In this paper we describe how dark-field and differential phase contrast imaging modes can be incorporated into a commercial confocal microscope. These investigations are based on the application of our previously described half-stop dark-field confocal micrescope (Török et at J, Microscopy 181 (1996) 260-268, Laczik et al Inst. Phys Conf. Ser. No 146 (1995) 767-770) and essentially involve digital image processing methods. The theory is discussed together with some experimental images obtained on biological and surface topography specimens.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-106
Number of pages6
JournalOptik
Volume103
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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