Single aperture confocal imaging system

Details Single aperture confocal imaging system Single aperture confocal imaging system

1994-03-15

1996-07-16

Nelms, David C.

Optical: systems and elements

Compound lens system

Microscope

359227, 359235, 2502013, G02B 2100

Patent

active

055372473

ABSTRACT:
A confocal scanning imaging system utilizes only one aperture for both the incident light from the light source and return light from the object. To improve its performance, the aperture plate is tilted with respect to the incident light path, the surfaces are coated with anti-reflection coating, the surfaces are optically flat, and the size of the aperture is designed to act as a one-way spatial filter. Other devices may be strategically placed to minimize the negative effects from scattered light.

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