Title :
Holographic microscope with twins laser beams: A novel conceptual set-up for a multifunctional tool in biophotonics
Author :
Memmolo, Pasquale ; Paturzo, Melania ; Finizio, A. ; Ferraro, Pietro
Author_Institution :
Ist. Naz. di Ottica, Unit of Napoli, Pozzuoli, Italy
Abstract :
Here we show a completely new concept of a compact holographic microscope that can ensure the multi-functionality by accomplishing simultaneously quantitative phase-contrast analysis and an accurate 3D tracking of particles and cells in microfluidics.
Keywords :
bio-optics; bioMEMS; cellular biophysics; holography; micro-optomechanical devices; microfluidics; optical microscopy; 3D tracking; biophotonics; cells; compact holographic microscopy; microfluidics; multifunctional tool; phase-contrast analysis; twin laser beam; Biomedical optical imaging; Holographic optical components; Holography; Laser beams; Microscopy; Optical imaging; Optimized production technology;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8940-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHO.2011.6110799