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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Instrumentation

Background:

  • Modular light sources are crucial for advanced imaging techniques.
  • Existing solutions can be costly and lack global accessibility.
  • Need for adaptable illumination systems in diverse scientific fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and present affordable, open-access modular light devices.
  • To create versatile light sources using readily available components.
  • To enable flexible single- and multi-wavelength illumination.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized off-the-shelf components for construction.
  • Integrated red, green, blue, white, and near-infrared LEDs.
  • Employed mirrors and X-Cube prisms for light combination.

Main Results:

  • Successfully designed and demonstrated novel modular light devices.
  • Achieved portability and mounting flexibility.
  • Created a suite of light sources applicable to various optical systems.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ModLight suite offers a cost-effective and adaptable illumination solution.
  • These modular light sources are suitable for microscopy, medical imaging, and remote sensing.
  • The open-access design promotes global accessibility and further innovation.