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    • Optical microscopy
    • Super-resolution imaging

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    • Confocal scanning microscopy (CSM) is a standard optical imaging technique.
    • CSM's practical resolution is limited by signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) trade-offs.
    • Existing image scanning microscopy (ISM) implementations increase system complexity and reduce versatility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a simplified and versatile implementation of image scanning microscopy (ISM).
    • To improve resolution and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) compared to conventional confocal scanning microscopy (CSM).

    Main Methods:

    • Replaced the single-point detector in a confocal microscope with a quadrant detector.
    • Utilized a minimal number of detector elements for ISM implementation.
    • Maintained optical sectioning capability and system versatility.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved image resolution close to the theoretical diffraction limit.
    • Improved SNR by a factor of 1.5 compared to standard CSM.
    • Demonstrated a straightforward and versatile ISM system.

    Conclusions:

    • Simplified ISM implementation using a quadrant detector offers superior resolution and SNR.
    • This method overcomes limitations of current ISM techniques without sacrificing CSM's advantages.
    • Provides a practical approach to achieving near-theoretical resolution in optical microscopy.