Intrinsic refractive index matched 3D dSTORM with two objectives: Comparison of detection techniques

Sci Rep. 2018 Sep 6;8(1):13343. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-31595-z.

Abstract

We have built a setup for 3D single molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM) where a very high resolution is achieved by, firstly, the use of two objectives instead of one and, secondly, minimizing optical aberrations by refractive index matching with a glycerol-water mixture as immersion medium in conjunction with glycerol-immersion objectives. Multiple optical paths of the microscope allow to switch between astigmatic and interferometric localisation along the optical axis, thus enabling a direct comparison of the performance of these localisation methods.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Glycerol / chemistry*
  • Single Molecule Imaging / instrumentation
  • Single Molecule Imaging / methods*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Water
  • Glycerol