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Malte Butzlaff¹, Arwed Weigel², Evgeni Ponimaskin¹

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This study introduces a new calibration method for fluorescence confocal microscopy using fluorescent solutions. This extended sectioned image property (SIP) chart approach offers setup-independent calibration for quantitative microscopy.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Microscopy Techniques
Biomedical Imaging

Background:

Fluorescence confocal microscopy is crucial for modern science, with increasing reliance on quantitative imaging.
Accurate calibration is essential for comparing quantitative microscopy data across different setups and time scales.
Existing calibration methods using beads or fluorescent layers have technical limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, user-friendly calibration concept for sectioned image property (SIP) measurements.
To enable setup-independent calibration and alignment procedures for advanced quantitative microscopy.
To provide a reproducible method for characterizing microscope optical properties.

Main Methods:

Proposed a new calibration concept based on fluorescent solutions for SIP measurements.
Utilized an extended SIP chart approach for detailed sample characterization.
Developed a method less susceptible to noise by fitting the complete profile.

Main Results:

The novel method provides additional information, including penetration depth, photon count, and illumination profile shape.
The fluorescent solution-based approach is more accessible to a broader user base.
The method demonstrates high reproducibility and robustness against noise.

Conclusions:

The extended SIP chart approach offers a simple, reproducible, and setup-independent calibration for quantitative microscopy.
This method addresses the limitations of previous calibration techniques.
Facilitates accurate and comparable quantitative measurements in fluorescence microscopy.