Optimization of second-harmonic generation microscopy.
We describe the principles and characteristics of second-harmonic generation imaging (SHGI) and explore various methods for optimization of the technique. Second-harmonic imaging is optimized for ultrashort laser pulses, high numerical aperture microscope objectives, a highly sensitive non-descanned large area detector, pseudo-phase-matching, and specimens with large second-order non linearity or which exhibit surface plasmon enhanced phenomena. We also compare and contrast the techniques of SHGI and two-photon excited fluorescence imaging.
Gauderon
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Department of Physical Optics, School of Physics A28, University of Sydney, 2006, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Sheppard
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