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Laser scanning microscope

US7342219B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2005
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/365
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser scanning microscope includes an acousto-optic element or an electro-optic element in an illumination optical system which introduces a laser beam from a laser beam source of the laser scanning microscope into a microscope. The laser scanning microscope further includes a beam expander disposed between the laser beam source and the acousto-optic element or the electro-optic element.

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