Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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About the Author |
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1.1 A Historical Perspective |
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1.2 Initial Considerations on Which Method to Choose For a Specific Application |
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Chapter 2 Understanding Light in Optical Microscopy |
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2.1 Introduction to the Physics of Optical Microscopy |
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2.1.2 Waves, Wavelength, Frequency and Particles |
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2.2 The Optics of Microscopy |
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2.2.2 Interference and Diffraction |
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2.3 Limitations in Optical Microscopy |
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2.3.1 Chromatic Aberration |
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2.3.2 Spherical Aberration |
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2.4.3 Phase or Refractive Index Changes |
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2.4.5 Fluorescence Lifetime |
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2.4.6 Non-linear Excitation; Harmonic Generation, Raman Scattering |
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2.5 A Brief Introduction to Light Sources for Microscopy |
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2.5.1 Conventional Filament Bulb (Including Metal Halide) |
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2.5.2 Mercury Vapour Bulb |
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2.5.3 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) |
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2.6 Detection of Light in Microscopy |
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2.6.1 Human Eye and Photographic Film |
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2.6.2 Electronic or Digital Camera |
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32 | (2) |
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36 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Basic Microscope Optics |
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39 | (1) |
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3.2 Basic Types of Widefield Optical Microscope |
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3.3 Core Optics of a Widefield Microscope |
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42 | (2) |
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44 | (2) |
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3.5 Microscope Objectives |
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3.6 Image Detection and Recording |
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3.7 Guidelines for Use and Advantages and Disadvantages of a Widefield Microscope |
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Chapter 4 Advanced Widefield Microscopy |
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55 | (1) |
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4.2 Polarization Microscopy |
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55 | (3) |
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4.2.1 Practical Implementation of Polarization Microscopy |
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56 | (2) |
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4.2.2 Applications of Polarization Microscopy |
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4.3 Phase Contrast Microscopy |
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58 | (4) |
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4.3.1 Practical Implementation of Phase Contrast Microscopy |
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4.3.2 Applications of Phase Microscopy |
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4.4 Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) Microscopy |
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4.4.1 Practical Implementation of DIC Microscopy |
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4.4.2 Applications of DIC Microscopy |
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4.5.1 Practical Implementation of Darkfield Microscopy |
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4.5.2 Practical Applications of Darkfield Microscopy |
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4.6 Fluorescence Microscopy |
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4.6.1 Practical Implementation of Fluorescence Microscopy |
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4.6.2 Practical Applications of Fluorescence Microscopy |
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4.7 Summary and Method Selection |
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Chapter 5 Confocal Microscopy |
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5.1 Principles of Confocal Microscopy |
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5.2 Beam Scanned Confocal System |
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5.3 Filter Selection for Beam Scanned Confocal Systems |
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5.4 Detector Selection for Beam Scanned Confocal Systems |
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5.5 Nipkow or Spinning Disk Confocal Systems |
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5.6 Practical Guidelines to Maximize the Performance of a Confocal Microscope |
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5.6.1 Microscope Choice, Sample Mounting and Preparation |
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5.6.3 Initial Image Capture |
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5.6.6 Routine Maintenance |
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Chapter 6 Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) |
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6.1 Introduction to Fluorescence Lifetime |
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6.1.1 Absorption and Emission |
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6.1.2 Fluorescence Lifetime |
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6.2 Measurement Techniques |
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6.2.1 Time Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) |
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6.2.2 Time Gating Electronics |
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6.2.5 Slow Detector Method |
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6.4 Experimental Considerations and Guidelines for Use |
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6.4.1 FLIM for Enhancing Contrast |
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6.4.2 FLIM for FRET and Observing Changes in Lifetime |
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6.4.3 FLIM for Absolute Lifetime Measurement |
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6.4.4 Practical Considerations |
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Chapter 7 Light Sheet or Selective Plane Microscopy |
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7.2 Brief History of Light Sheet Microscopy |
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7.4.3 Basic Variations in SPIM |
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7.5.3 Correcting Common Faults |
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7.5.4 High Speed Imaging and Synchronization |
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7.5.5 High Throughput SPIM |
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7.6 Spim Imaging Processing |
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7.7 Advanced Spim Methods |
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7.8 What is Spim Good for and Limitations |
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Chapter 8 Multiphoton Fluorescence Microscopy |
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8.1 Introduction to Multiphoton Excitation |
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8.1.1 Requirements on Light Sources for Multiphoton Excitation |
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8.1.2 Requirements on Photon Detection for Multiphoton Microscopy |
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8.2 Practical Multiphoton Microscopy |
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8.2.2 Pulse Width and Dispersion Compensation |
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8.2.4 Objective Lens Selection |
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8.3 Going from Confocal to Multiphoton Microscopy |
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8.4 Advanced Multiphoton Microscopy |
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8.4.1 Endoscopic Multiphoton Microscopy |
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8.4.2 Adaptive Optics for Aberration Correction |
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8.4.3 Measurement of Two Photon "Dose" |
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Chapter 9 Harmonic Microscopy |
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9.1 Physical Basis for Harmonic Generation |
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9.2 Practical Harmonic Microscopy |
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168 | (3) |
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9.3 Applications of Harmonic Microscopy |
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Chapter 10 Raman Microscopy |
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10.1 Physical Basis of the Raman Effect |
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10.2 Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) |
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10.3 Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) Microscopy |
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10.4 Practical Raman Microscopy Instrumentation |
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10.5 Practical Cars Microscopy Instrumentation |
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10.6 Techniques and Applications in Raman Microscopy |
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186 | (3) |
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10.7 Techniques and Applications in Cars and Srs Microscopy |
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10.8 When to Consider the Use of Raman Microscopy |
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Chapter 11 Digital Holographic Microscopy |
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11.1 Physical Basis of the Method |
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11.2 Practical Implementation |
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11.2.1 The Light Source for Holographic Microscopy |
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11.2.2 The Detector for Holographic Microscopy |
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11.2.3 The Reconstruction Algorithm for Holographic Microscopy |
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11.3 Practical Applications of Digital Holographic Microscopy |
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11.3.1 Surface Microscopy |
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11.3.4 Total Internal Reflection Digital Holographic Microscopy |
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Chapter 12 Super Resolution Microscopy |
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12.2 Total Internal Reflection Microscopy |
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208 | (4) |
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12.2.1 Principles of Total Internal Reflection Microscopy |
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12.2.2 Practical Implementations of Total Internal Reflection Microscopy |
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12.2.3 Practical Considerations for Total Internal Reflection Microscopy |
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12.3 Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM) |
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12.3.1 Principles of Structured Illumination Microscopy |
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12.3.2 Practical Implementations of Structured Illumination Microscopy |
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12.3.3 Practical Considerations for Structured Illumination Microscopy |
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12.4 Localization Microscopy (Storm/Palm) |
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12.4.1 Principles of Localization Microscopy |
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12.4.2 Practical Implementations of Localization Microscopy |
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12.4.3 Practical Considerations for Localization Microscopy |
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12.5 Stimulated Emission and Depletion (STED) Microscopy |
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12.5.1 Principles of STED |
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12.5.2 Practical Implementations of STED |
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12.5.3 Practical Considerations for STED |
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12.6 Selection of Super-Resolution Methods |
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Chapter 13 How to Obtain the Most from Your Data |
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13.2 Basics of Data Collection |
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13.3 Software Considerations |
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227 | (4) |
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13.3.1 Open Source Image Processing Packages |
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228 | (1) |
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13.3.2 Programming Languages for Image Processing |
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13.3.3 Commercial Image Processing Packages |
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13.4 Basics of Data Processing |
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231 | (5) |
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13.4.1.2 Uneven Illumination |
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232 | (1) |
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13.4.1.3 Increasing Contrast |
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13.4.1.4 Enhancing Perceived Detail |
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235 | (1) |
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13.4.1.5 Monochrome Look-Up Tables and the Addition of Colour |
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236 | (1) |
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13.5 Producing Quantified Data from Images |
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13.5.1 Intensity-Based Quantification |
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238 | (1) |
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13.5.2 Spatial-Based Quantification |
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238 | (1) |
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13.5.3 Temporal-Based Quantification |
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Chapter 14 Selection Criteria for Optical Microscopy |
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14.2 Basic Selection Guidelines |
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244 | (4) |
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14.3 Specialized Techniques |
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248 | (5) |
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14.3.1 Fluorescence Recovery after Photobleaching (FRAP) |
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248 | (3) |
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14.3.2 Forster Resonant Energy Transfer (FRET) |
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251 | (1) |
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14.3.3 Opto-genetics, Observation of Cell Ablation and Photo-uncaging |
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252 | (1) |
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14.3.4 Imaging of Plants and Plant Cells |
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Glossary |
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