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    • Biophysics
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • Single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) achieves super-resolution by controlling fluorescent molecule blinking.
    • Standard SMLM illumination (Gaussian profile) causes uneven molecule brightness and switching, hindering localization precision and quantitative analysis.
    • Existing methods struggle with uniform illumination across the field of view.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a simple illumination scheme for SMLM that provides homogeneous, speckle-free excitation.
    • To improve the uniform brightness of single fluorophores and enable TIR-like optical sectioning.
    • To overcome the limitations of Gaussian illumination in SMLM for enhanced quantitative imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Implemented a novel illumination setup using a multimode fiber and a laser speckle-reducer.
    • Combined homogeneous multimode excitation with single-mode total internal reflection (TIR) activation.
    • Characterized the illumination profile and its effect on fluorophore behavior.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved flat, homogeneous, and speckle-free illumination across the entire field of view.
    • Demonstrated uniform fluorophore brightness, enhancing localization precision.
    • Successfully combined homogeneous excitation with TIR-like optical sectioning.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed illumination scheme significantly improves SMLM performance by providing uniform illumination.
    • This method enhances quantitative analysis capabilities in super-resolution microscopy.
    • The approach offers a simple yet effective solution for advanced SMLM imaging.