Acoustofluidics 18: Microscopy for acoustofluidic micro-devices.
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In this tutorial review in the thematic series "Acoustofluidics", we discuss the implementation and practice of optical microscopy in acoustofluidic micro-devices. Examples are given from imaging of acoustophoretic manipulation of particles and cells in microfluidic channels, but most of the discussion is applicable to imaging in any lab-on-a-chip device. The discussion includes basic principles of optical microscopy, different microscopy modes and applications, and design criteria for micro-devices compatible with basic, as well as advanced, optical microscopy.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Lab on a chip
دوره 12 18 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012