Phase and fluorescence imaging with a surprisingly simple microscope based on chromatic aberration
Posted on 2020-01-15 - 21:14
We propose a simple and compact microscope combining phase imaging with multi-color fluorescence using a standard bright-field objective. The phase image of the sample is reconstructed from a single, approximately 100 µm out-of-focus image taken under semi-coherent illumination, while fluorescence is recorded in-focus in epi-fluorescence geometry. The reproducible changes of the focus are achieved with specifically introduced chromatic aberration in the imaging system. This allows us to move the focal plane simply by changing the imaging wavelength. No mechanical movement of neither sample nor objective or any other part of the setup is therefore required to alternate between the imaging modality. Due to its small size and the absence of motorized components the microscope can easily be used inside a standard biological incubator and allows long-term imaging of cell culture in physiological conditions. A field-of-view of 1.2 mm² allows simultaneous observation of thousands of cells with micro-meter spatial resolution in phase and multi-channel fluorescence mode.
In this manuscript we characterize the system and show a time-lapse of cell culture in phase and multi-channel fluorescence recorded inside an incubator. We believe that the small dimensions, easy usage and low cost of the system make it a useful tool for biological research.
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Mandula, Ondrej; Kleman, Jean-Philippe; Lacroix, Francoise; ALLIER, Cédric; Fiole, Daniel; HERVE, Lionel; et al. (2020). Phase and fluorescence imaging with a surprisingly simple microscope based on chromatic aberration. Optica Publishing Group. Collection. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4686158.v1
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AUTHORS (9)
OM
Ondrej Mandula
JK
Jean-Philippe Kleman
FL
Francoise Lacroix
CA
Cédric ALLIER
DF
Daniel Fiole
LH
Lionel HERVE
PB
Pierre Blandin
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Dorothee Kraemer
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Sophie Morales