title: Three-dimensional imaging in confocal systems.
abstract: We discuss the origin of the three-dimensional imaging characteristics of confocal optical systems. Several methods of information display are considered. The important practical question concerning the correct choice of limiting detector aperture is also considered.
authors.affiliation: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*