• Photonics Research
  • Vol. 9, Issue 12, 2309 (2021)
Mantas Žurauskas1、2, Aneesh Alex2、3, Jaena Park1, Steve R. Hood2、4, and Stephen A. Boppart1、2、5、6、7、8、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
  • 2GSK Center for Optical Molecular Imaging, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
  • 3GlaxoSmithKline, Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426, USA
  • 4GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK
  • 5Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
  • 6Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
  • 7Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
  • 8Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
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    DOI: 10.1364/PRJ.434236 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Mantas Žurauskas, Aneesh Alex, Jaena Park, Steve R. Hood, Stephen A. Boppart. Fluorescent nanodiamonds for characterization of nonlinear microscopy systems[J]. Photonics Research, 2021, 9(12): 2309 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Characterizing the performance of fluorescence microscopy and nonlinear imaging systems is an essential step required for imaging system optimization and quality control during longitudinal experiments. Emerging multimodal nonlinear imaging techniques require a new generation of microscopy calibration targets that are not susceptible to bleaching and can provide a contrast across the multiple modalities. Here, we present a nanodiamond-based calibration target for microscopy, designed for facilitating reproducible measurements at the object plane. The target is designed to support day-to-day instrumentation development efforts in microscopy laboratories. The images of a phantom contain information about the imaging performance of a microscopy system across multiple spectral windows and modalities. Since fluorescent nanodiamonds are not prone to bleaching, the proposed imaging target can serve as a standard, shelf-stable sample to provide rapid reference measurements for ensuring consistent performance of microscopy systems in microscopy laboratories and imaging facilities.
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    Mantas Žurauskas, Aneesh Alex, Jaena Park, Steve R. Hood, Stephen A. Boppart. Fluorescent nanodiamonds for characterization of nonlinear microscopy systems[J]. Photonics Research, 2021, 9(12): 2309
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