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Ammasi Periasamy is an internationally recognized expert in advanced microscopy techniques, particularly in the area of molecular imaging in living cells and tissue using FRET. Check out this interview to learn more about Ammasi's work.
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VersaChrome tunable bandpass filters unlock virtually unlimited spectral flexibility for fluorescence microscopy, high-throughput screening and hyperspectral imaging applications.
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In this interview, learn how Eric Potma has advanced multimodal NLO imaging in his research.
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Michael W. Davidson was an Assistant Scholar / Scientist at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory of the Florida State University. Amongst various other publications and scientific contributions, he started the popular optics and microscopy educational site called Molecular Expressions™.
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Elizabeth Hillman is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology at Columbia University, where her research focuses on using light to probe and understand the structure and function of living tissue.
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Watt Webb's pioneering work in his Cornell group has led to significant advancements in optical sciences, namely fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), multi-photon microscopy (MPM), and optical approaches (using zero-mode waveguides) for nucleic acid sequencing.
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Are you using an off-the-shelf objective lens for your imaging project? If so, how do you model the optical performance and control tolerances without compromising the efficiency of your instrument?
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