Spring 11:Confocal Microscope

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Project Information

Objective

The objective of this project is to construct a 3D laser scanning confocal microscope with 1um resolution and a scanning speed of 1s/2D-scan.

Check Point Goals

  • First - Redesign optical setup and demonstrate 2D scanning at ~um resolution
  • Second - Add optimize 3D scanning capabilities and image processing
  • Third - Develop teaching exercises and write AJS paper
  • Extra - Add multi-laser capabilities

People

Students

  • Stephanie Bachar (sbachar)
  • Sivakami Sambasivam (sivakami)

Mentor

  • Professor Boyden

Wiki Page for Confocal Microscope

Confocal Wiki

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