Multi-mode Microscopy Using Diffractive Optical Elements
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چکیده
This paper discusses a range of phase-diversity and tracking applications that have been demonstrated experimentally, and will present an analysis of experimental errors associated with the system used. Simultaneous imaging in multiple imaging modes is demonstrated and the use of wavefront-sensing techniques to achieve nanometric depth resolution is reviewed.
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