Ernst Keller et al., 2013 - Google Patents

Contrast enhancement in light microscopy

Ernst Keller et al., 2013

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826804916483681950
Author
Ernst Keller H
Watkins S
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Current Protocols in Cytometry

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The optical microscope is a fundamental component of an image cytometry system. This unit covers the basic concepts of light microscopy, including Köhler illumination, resolution, contrast, and numerical aperture, and reviews the many types of instruments and techniques …
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