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Efforts are under way to enhance the superresolution not only laterally but also axially. Rather than having to develop and use specialized fluorophores, many researchers have demonstrated the advantages of using standard fluorophores, expanding the applicability of super-resolution techniques. Learn More

By using angle-tuned thin-film interference filters, optical engineers can capture nonstandard wavelengths during spectral imaging without compromising performance. Download this resource from OPN Optics & Photonics News now to learn more. Learn More

With high-performance optical filters being incorporated into cutting-edge detection systems, Raman spectroscopy is finding new applications in the life sciences. Learn more in this journal article from BioPhotonics. Learn More

When it comes to diagnostics, one of the most crucial – and often overlooked – components is the optical filter. But as manufacturing processes improve, optical filters of exceptional quality are being created, which not only deliver accurate results but also open up an entirely new avenue of application in wearable diagnostics. Learn More

Active illumination microscopy is a simple and straightforward means by which to effectively control and manage the effects of photobleaching and phototoxicity in fluorescence microscopy. Through precise control of the illumination power, it is possible to eliminate image saturation while enhancing detection sensitivity at low signal levels. Because AIM requires only simple, straightforward electronics and only one detection channel, it can easily be employed as a simple “drop in” addition to any standard one- or two-photon laser scanning fluorescence microscope platform. Because of this, AIM should provide microscopists with another powerful method to enhance their imaging tool kit. Learn More

New filter technology can eliminate pixel shift in multicolor fluorescence imaging. Achieving excellent image registration can be even more critical in fluorescence microscopy because poor registration is not merely distracting but also can inhibit the determination of how molecules interact or how a cell functions. Learn more in this article. Learn More

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Wavefront distortion can degrade image quality by reducing contrast or compromising resolution. In several microscopy applications, reducing wavefront distortion is critical to achieving the microscopy method. Specifying and selecting optical filters that minimize wavefront aberration is important to maximize or enable optical system performance. This article elucidates how to select optical filters for high performance microscopy, and provides guidance on choosing Semrock catalog filters for wavefront distortion performance required for applications. Learn More