Fast, modular port switcher for an optical microscope using a galvanometer

摘要

A fast modular port switching device is described. The device can be used with an optical microscope to facilitate using multiple devices with the microscope. The port switching is done with a galvanometer for switching very fast. The device is modular so it can be combined with any number of similar devices for building a complex, multi-modal imaging system. Also described is the combination of a port switcher with automated spherical aberration correction. Even further described is a similar device where the outputs are recombined, thus making the device a fast filter switcher.

主权项

1. A switching system for a microscope comprising:
a relay system adapted to redirect an image of a specimen of interest along more than one optical path; a reflecting device adapted to redirect the image; and a controller adapted to control motion or movement of the reflecting device.