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Two-dimensional MEMS scanner for dual-axes confocal microscopy

Ra et al., 2007

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17616584425054175251
Author
Ra H
Piyawattanametha W
Taguchi Y
Lee D
Mandella M
Solgaard O
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Journal of Microelectromechanical systems

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In this paper, we present a novel 2-D microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) scanner that enables dual-axes confocal microscopy. Dual-axes confocal microscopy provides high resolution and long working distance, while also being well suited for miniaturization and …
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    • G02B26/0841—Optical devices or arrangements using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light, e.g. switching, gating, modulating for controlling the direction of light by means of one or more reflecting elements the reflecting element being a micromechanical device, e.g. a MEMS mirror, DMD the reflecting element being moved or deformed by electrostatic means
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