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Stokes shift microscopy by excitation and emission imaging
Optics Express
|May 5, 2019
Summary
This study introduces a novel hyperspectral imaging method using a tunable laser and interferometer to capture full spectral data on a CMOS camera, enabling faster acquisition of detailed excitation and emission images.
Area of Science:
- Spectroscopy
- Optical Imaging
- Materials Science
Background:
- Hyperspectral imaging typically records spatially resolved emission spectra.
- Existing methods can be time-consuming, limiting acquisition speed.
- There is a need for faster, more comprehensive spectral imaging techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel method for imaging spectral excitation and emission information.
- To enable spatial acquisition of excitation and emission spectra across an entire area.
- To develop derived spectral images for enhanced analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a tunable excitation laser source.
- Implemented a robust common path interferometer in the detection channel.
- Employed a monochrome complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera for data acquisition.
Main Results:
- Successfully imaged spectral excitation and emission information spatially.
- Generated derived images including red-green-blue (RGB), excitation/emission maxima, and Stokes shift.
- Demonstrated a method that captures full spectral data across the entire imaged area.
Conclusions:
- The presented method is an advancement over traditional hyperspectral imaging.
- Leveraging the full camera chip significantly speeds up data acquisition.
- This technique offers a faster approach to acquiring comprehensive spectral imaging data.
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