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    • Biophotonics and Imaging
    • Optical Microscopy
    • Laser Physics

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    • Traditional two-photon microscopy (TPM) using Gaussian beams is limited by diffraction, restricting axial imaging range and penetration depth.
    • Scattering media, such as biological tissues, further degrade image quality and limit imaging capabilities in conventional microscopy.
    • Developing advanced illumination strategies is crucial for overcoming these limitations in volumetric imaging applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a volumetric two-photon microscopy (TPM) system utilizing the non-diffracting Airy beam for enhanced imaging performance.
    • To evaluate the axial imaging range extension and penetration capabilities of Airy beam-based TPM compared to Gaussian beam illumination.
    • To assess the potential for increased acquisition speed and imaging through scattering media.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a two-photon microscopy system employing a non-diffracting Airy beam as the illumination source.
    • Direct mapping of the imaging trajectory to quantify axial range extension.
    • Performance evaluation using a phantom of fluorescently labeled agarose gel and a mouse brain slice.
    • Imaging through a scattering environment to demonstrate penetration ability.

    Main Results:

    • The Airy beam extended the axial imaging range approximately six times longer than a Gaussian beam, maintaining comparable lateral resolution.
    • Volumetric imaging was achieved within a single frame, and image structures behind scattering media were successfully acquired.
    • The Airy mode projected 3D structures into a single 2D image, significantly increasing acquisition speed compared to layer-by-layer Gaussian mode imaging.

    Conclusions:

    • Airy beam illumination offers a significant advantage for volumetric two-photon microscopy, extending imaging depth and improving speed.
    • The developed Airy TPM demonstrates superior performance in imaging through scattering media, opening new possibilities for in vivo and ex vivo studies.
    • This technique holds promise for advanced biological imaging applications requiring deep tissue penetration and rapid volumetric data acquisition.