MULTI-CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUS PHOTOSTIMULATION

摘要

A photomanipulation device is described that includes multiple spatial light modulators (SLMs). By having more than one SLM, this device can simultaneously photomanipulate different areas with different wavelengths and/or it can rapidly switch between different areas with speeds faster than a single device is capable of. This device is particularly useful for photostimulation of neurons where simultaneity and precision timing is required.

主权项

1. A photomanipulation device for optical microscopes comprising:
more than one SLM photomanipulation device; more than one input beam of light wherein the input beams differ in one or more of wavelength and timing; an optical system that combines the several reflected beams from the SLM devices; and a microscope and means for delivering a combined hologram to a sample.