Microscopy, Confocal
| Definition: |
A light microscopic technique in which only a small spot is illuminated and observed at a time. An image is constructed through point-by-point scanning of the field in this manner. Light sources may be conventional or laser, and fluorescence or transmitted observations are possible. |
| Notes: |
NIM |
| Also Called: |
Microscopy, Confocal, Laser Scanning,Laser Microscopy,Laser Scanning Microscopy |
| Previously Indexed: |
Microscopy (1985-1994),Microscopy, Fluorescence (1985-1994) |
Microscopy, Confocal Definitions and Terms
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