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Descanned fast light targeting (deFLiT) two-photon optogenetics.
Cecile Telliez1, Vincent De Sars1, Valentina Emiliani1,2
1Sorbonne Université, INSERM, CNRS, Institut de la Vision, 75012 Paris, France.
Biomedical Optics Express
|February 29, 2024
Summary
We enhanced two-photon optogenetics with deFLiT, improving neuron targeting precision and speed. This method expands usable holograms for greater power gain and temporal control in neural circuits.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biophysics
- Optical Engineering
Background:
- Two-photon optogenetics enables precise control of neural activity.
- Fast light-targeting strategy (FLiT) improves temporal precision and reduces power for multi-target excitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the capabilities of FLiT for two-photon optogenetics.
- To increase the number of usable holograms and excitation volume.
- To further improve power gain and temporal precision.
Main Methods:
- Modified FLiT by incorporating a de-scan unit (deFLiT).
- Maintained holographic illumination centered on the objective pupil.
- Utilized tiled holograms on a spatial light modulator (SLM).
Main Results:
- deFLiT enables centering holographic illumination regardless of SLM hologram position.
- Increased the number of usable holograms.
- Achieved extended on-axis excitation volumes.
- Further enhanced power gain and temporal precision compared to FLiT.
Conclusions:
- deFLiT significantly advances two-photon light-targeting optogenetics.
- The improved method offers greater control over neural circuits.
- This technique is crucial for precise neural circuit analysis.
