title: Lasers for nonlinear microscopy.
abstract: Various versions of nonlinear microscopy are revolutionizing the life sciences, almost all of which are made possible because of the development of ultrafast lasers. In this article, the main properties and technical features of short-pulse lasers used in nonlinear microscopy are summarized. Recent research results on fiber lasers that will impact future instruments are also discussed.
authors: Frank
authors: F
authors: Wise
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007834:Lasers; D036641:Microscopy, Fluorescence, Multiphoton / Q000379:methods*