Optimization of the Doughnut-Shaped Depletion Spot in Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscopy

Cai Yanan; Wang Zhaojun; Liang Yansheng; Yan Shaohui; Dan Dan; Yao Baoli; Lei Ming

doi:10.3788/aos201737.0318009

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