A high stability beam-scanning confocal optical microscope for low temperature operation.
We report on the design and performance of a high stability scanning confocal microscope for optical microscopy at low temperatures. By scanning the beam in a cold objective lens system, we achieve wide fields of view without compromising image quality. Photoluminescence from single nitrogen-vacancy centers in high purity diamond is used to illustrate the imaging and stability performance of the microscope.
Grazioso
Fabio
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Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PH, United Kingdom.
Patton
Brian R
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Smith
Jason M
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