摘要 |
An achromatic, wide field of view microscope system (8) includes a wide field of view optical system (10), a detector (14) positioned to record an image of an object (12) from the optical system, and a computer (16). The optical system is relatively monochromatic and adjustable in response to the signals provided by the computer to focus the image of the object at a wavelength that is selectable from a range of wavelengths while the light delivered to the detector is limited to the selected wavelength. By superposing successive images at different selected wavelengths, an image or composite data set at multiple wavelengths is produced. Various important types of microscopes are shown that incorporate the features described. Of essential importance are scanning microscopes that include scanning mirrors mounted on armatures that are supported by flexure bearing systems or air bearing systems. |