Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy01:16

Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy

Confocal microscopy is an advanced microscopic technique. The prime advantage of the confocal microscope over other microscopy techniques is its ability to block the out-of-focus light from the illuminated samples using pinholes. It is widely used with fluorescence optics to obtain high-resolution, sharp contrast images. Unlike optical microscopes, confocal microscopes use a focused beam of light laser to scan the entire sample surface at different z-planes. These microscopes are, therefore,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Design and test of a simple high-temperature laser microrefractometer.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

Nonstationary amplification of the holographic recording in doped BSO crystals: a base for photorefractive incoherent-to-coherent optical conversion.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

Interferometer based on total internal reflection.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

Differential laser microrefractometer.

Applied optics·2010
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Quantitative Locomotion Study of Freely Swimming Micro-organisms Using Laser Diffraction
10:03

Quantitative Locomotion Study of Freely Swimming Micro-organisms Using Laser Diffraction

Published on: October 25, 2012

Simple laser microrefractometer.

S Sainov, N Dushkina

    Applied Optics
    |June 22, 2010
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A novel, simple method accurately measures the refractive index of small liquid volumes. This technique offers reliable results for precise optical property determination.

    More Related Videos

    In Situ Measurement of Vacuum Window Birefringence using 25Mg+ Fluorescence
    07:03

    In Situ Measurement of Vacuum Window Birefringence using 25Mg+ Fluorescence

    Published on: June 13, 2020

    The Frequency Domain Thermoreflectance Technique for Thermal Property Measurements
    09:10

    The Frequency Domain Thermoreflectance Technique for Thermal Property Measurements

    Published on: December 5, 2025

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026

    Quantitative Locomotion Study of Freely Swimming Micro-organisms Using Laser Diffraction
    10:03

    Quantitative Locomotion Study of Freely Swimming Micro-organisms Using Laser Diffraction

    Published on: October 25, 2012

    In Situ Measurement of Vacuum Window Birefringence using 25Mg+ Fluorescence
    07:03

    In Situ Measurement of Vacuum Window Birefringence using 25Mg+ Fluorescence

    Published on: June 13, 2020

    The Frequency Domain Thermoreflectance Technique for Thermal Property Measurements
    09:10

    The Frequency Domain Thermoreflectance Technique for Thermal Property Measurements

    Published on: December 5, 2025

    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Accurate refractive index measurement is crucial for characterizing liquids.
    • Existing methods may require larger sample volumes or specialized equipment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a straightforward method for determining the refractive index of minimal liquid samples.
    • To validate the proposed method's accuracy and simplicity.

    Main Methods:

    • A new technique utilizing a goniometer for refractive index determination.
    • Application to small volumes of liquid samples.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully determined the refractive index.
    • Results closely matched expected values, considering goniometer accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method is effective for measuring the refractive index of small liquid volumes.
    • This technique provides a simple and accurate approach for optical characterization.