Dynamic phase imaging utilizing a 4-dimensional microscope system

Katherine Creath

doi:10.1117/12.875928

21 February 2011 Dynamic phase imaging utilizing a 4-dimensional microscope system

Katherine Creath

Proceedings Volume 7904, Three-Dimensional and Multidimensional Microscopy: Image Acquisition and Processing XVIII; 79040O (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875928
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2011, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

This paper describes a new, novel interference Linnik microscope system and presents images and data of live biological samples. The specially designed optical system enables instantaneous 4-dimensional video measurements of dynamic motions within and among live cells without the need for contrast agents. This "label-free", vibration insensitive imaging system enables measurement of biological objects in reflection using harmless light levels with a variety of magnifications and wavelengths with fields of view from several hundred microns up to a millimeter. At the core of the instrument is a phase measurement camera (PMC) enabling simultaneous measurement of multiple interference patterns utilizing a pixelated phase mask taking advantage of the polarization properties of light. Utilizing this technology enables the creation of phase image movies in real time at video rates so that dynamic motions and volumetric changes can be tracked. Objects are placed on a reflective surface in liquid under a coverslip. Phase values are converted to optical thickness data enabling volumetric, motion and morphological studies. Data from a number of different organisms such as flagellates and rotifers will be presented, as will measurements of human breast cancer cells with the addition of various agents that break down the cells. These data highlight examples of monitoring different biological processes and motions.

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Katherine Creath "Dynamic phase imaging utilizing a 4-dimensional microscope system", Proc. SPIE 7904, Three-Dimensional and Multidimensional Microscopy: Image Acquisition and Processing XVIII, 79040O (21 February 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875928

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