Method for scanning microscopy; and scanning microscope

Details Method for scanning microscopy; and scanning microscope Method for scanning microscopy; and scanning microscope

2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optical: systems and elements

Compound lens system

Microscope

C356S317000, C250S339020

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958858

ABSTRACT:
A method for scanning microscopy is disclosed. It contains the step of generating an illuminating light beam that exhibits at least a first substantially continuous wavelength spectrum whose spectral width is greater than 5 nm; the choosing of a second wavelength spectrum that is arranged spectrally within the first wavelength spectrum; the step of selecting the light of the second wavelength spectrum out of the illuminating light beam using an acoustooptical component; and the step of illuminating a specimen with the illuminating light beam. A scanning microscope is also disclosed.

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