Fast dual-beam alignment method for stimulated emission depletion microscopy using aggregation-induced emission dye resin

Miao Zhao; Fengming Liu; Yang Yu; Xinjun Guo; Hao Ruan; Jing Wen

doi:10.3788/COL202220.113601

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