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=Confocal Microscopy=
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==Literature==
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* Imaging in Neuroscience and Development: A Laboratory Manual / editors, Rafael Yuste and Arthur Konnerth
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* Confocal microscopy for biologists / Alan R. Hibbs.
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* Handbook of biological confocal microscopy / editor, James B. Pawley.
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==Goals and Checkpoints==
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===Goals===
 
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=Confocal Microscopy=
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===Timeline===
==Literature==
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* Imaging in Neuroscience and Development: A Laboratory Manual / editors, Rafael Yuste and Arthur Konnerth
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* Confocal microscopy for biologists / Alan R. Hibbs.
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* Handbook of biological confocal microscopy / editor, James B. Pawley.
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==Goals and Checkpoints==
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* 2 Weeks: Brightfield Confocal Microscopy
 
* 2 Weeks: Brightfield Confocal Microscopy
 
* 2 Weeks: Software Image Capture, PSF Characterized, Z-Stack Images
 
* 2 Weeks: Software Image Capture, PSF Characterized, Z-Stack Images
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==Proposed Design==
 
==Proposed Design==
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==Challenges==
 
==Challenges==
 
* Control software
 
* Control software
 
* Getting good resolution
 
* Getting good resolution

Revision as of 16:02, 21 March 2012

Confocal Microscopy

Literature

  • Imaging in Neuroscience and Development: A Laboratory Manual / editors, Rafael Yuste and Arthur Konnerth
  • Confocal microscopy for biologists / Alan R. Hibbs.
  • Handbook of biological confocal microscopy / editor, James B. Pawley.

Goals and Checkpoints

Goals

Key Factors Proposed Technical Targets Requirements for Success Current Practice Associated Technical Barriers
OCLSM Cost < $8,000 < $15,000 > $100,000 commercial; ~$30,000 DIY Cheap replacement for PMT & Galvo, etc.
OCLSM Scan Time 1 frame/second 1 frame / 10 seconds 10-50 fps Fast scanning mirrors + ADC time

Timeline

  • 2 Weeks: Brightfield Confocal Microscopy
  • 2 Weeks: Software Image Capture, PSF Characterized, Z-Stack Images
  • 3 Weeks: Laser Scanning Features

Proposed Design

Challenges

  • Control software
  • Getting good resolution