A4 Refereed article in a conference publication
From research to routines - Ultrafast laser systems can be replaced by low cost lasers in two-photon excitation applications
Authors: Tirri M., Vaarno J., Soini J., Hänninen P.
Editors: Boccara A.-C.
Publication year: 2003
Journal name in source: Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume: 5143
First page : 193
Last page: 201
Number of pages: 9
Web address : http://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id:1342309736
Abstract
This paper outlines the latest developments in two-photon excitation laboratory instrumentation using low-cost laser equipment. Our research group has shown that application of two-photon excitation need not to be limited to those laboratories that can afford the price and maintenance of ultrafast laser systems. With certain compromises and well-designed experiments, low-cost lasers, such as the Q-switched Nd:YAG microchip laser, can be used in utilizing the positive properties of two-photon excitation. Results using microparticles or cells as bioactive carriers confirm this fact. Application examples from biomedical research as well from clinical environment are presented.
This paper outlines the latest developments in two-photon excitation laboratory instrumentation using low-cost laser equipment. Our research group has shown that application of two-photon excitation need not to be limited to those laboratories that can afford the price and maintenance of ultrafast laser systems. With certain compromises and well-designed experiments, low-cost lasers, such as the Q-switched Nd:YAG microchip laser, can be used in utilizing the positive properties of two-photon excitation. Results using microparticles or cells as bioactive carriers confirm this fact. Application examples from biomedical research as well from clinical environment are presented.
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