Remotely scanned multiphoton temporal focusing by axial grism scanning

Opt Lett. 2012 Jul 15;37(14):2913-5. doi: 10.1364/OL.37.002913.

Abstract

A simple technique for remote scanning of the focal plane in temporal focusing multiphoton microscopy is demonstrated both theoretically and experimentally. A new on-axis light propagation optical setup design enables this scanning, which was considered not feasible in previous studies. The focal plane is axially displaced by the movement of a remote optical device, consisting of a double prism grating, and optionally a cylindrical lens. The displacement is linear, and its slope is inversely proportional to the square of the optical system's magnification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Microscopy, Confocal / methods*
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Photons*