Introduction to Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy, Second Edition

By Michiel Muller and Michiel Müller

This book provides a comprehensive account of the theory of image formation in a confocal fluorescence microscope as well as a practical guideline to the operation of the instrument, its limitations, and the interpretation of confocal microscopy data. The appendices provide a quick reference to optical theory, microscopy-related formulas and definitions, and Fourier theory.

Contents

- Symbols and abbreviations
- Preface
- Confocal fluorescence microscopy
- Implementation
- Practical limits
- Digitization
- Miscellaneous topics
- Appendix A: Elements of optical theory
- Appendix B: Formulas, relations and definitions
- Appendix C: Fourier theory
- Bibliography
- Index

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819460435
• ISBN13: 9780819460431
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: SPIE Publications
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.5" x 7.0"