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FusionOptics in Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology – for a Larger 3D Area in Focus
Neurosurgeons and ophthalmologists deal with delicate structures, deep or narow cavities and tiny structures with vitally important functions. A clear, three-dimensional view on the surgical field is…
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Confocal Optical Section Thickness
Confocal microscopes are employed to optically slice comparably thick samples.
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Depth of Field in Microscopy
In microscopy, depth of field is often seen as an empirical parameter. In practice it is determined by the correlation between numerical aperture, resolution and magnification. For the best possible…
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Beware of "Empty" Magnification
This article explains how to avoid the phenomen of "empty magnification" in microscopy.