Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis

A novel light-sheet microscopy (LSM) system that uses the laser triangulation method to quantitatively calculate and analyze the surface topography of opaque samples is discussed. A spatial resolution of at least 10 μm in <i>z</i>-direction, 10 μm in <i>x</i>-direction and 25...

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Main Authors: Zhanpeng Xu, Erik Forsberg, Yang Guo, Fuhong Cai, Sailing He
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/10/2842
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description A novel light-sheet microscopy (LSM) system that uses the laser triangulation method to quantitatively calculate and analyze the surface topography of opaque samples is discussed. A spatial resolution of at least 10 μm in <i>z</i>-direction, 10 μm in <i>x</i>-direction and 25 μm in <i>y</i>-direction with a large field-of-view (FOV) is achieved. A set of sample measurements that verify the system′s functionality in various applications are presented. The system has a simple mechanical structure, such that the spatial resolution is easily improved by replacement of the objective, and a linear calibration formula, which enables convenient system calibration. As implemented, the system has strong potential for, e.g., industrial sample line inspections, however, since the method utilizes reflected/scattered light, it also has the potential for three-dimensional analysis of translucent and layered structures.
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spelling doaj.art-cbbe80275fdd41df91dd60899cdc29d32023-11-20T00:42:49ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202020-05-012010284210.3390/s20102842Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative AnalysisZhanpeng Xu0Erik Forsberg1Yang Guo2Fuhong Cai3Sailing He4Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Sensing Technologies, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaCentre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Sensing Technologies, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaCentre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Sensing Technologies, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, ChinaCentre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Sensing Technologies, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaA novel light-sheet microscopy (LSM) system that uses the laser triangulation method to quantitatively calculate and analyze the surface topography of opaque samples is discussed. A spatial resolution of at least 10 μm in <i>z</i>-direction, 10 μm in <i>x</i>-direction and 25 μm in <i>y</i>-direction with a large field-of-view (FOV) is achieved. A set of sample measurements that verify the system′s functionality in various applications are presented. The system has a simple mechanical structure, such that the spatial resolution is easily improved by replacement of the objective, and a linear calibration formula, which enables convenient system calibration. As implemented, the system has strong potential for, e.g., industrial sample line inspections, however, since the method utilizes reflected/scattered light, it also has the potential for three-dimensional analysis of translucent and layered structures.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/10/2842light-sheet microscopy (LSM)laser triangulationsurface topographyline scanning3D reconstructionquantitative analysis
spellingShingle Zhanpeng Xu
Erik Forsberg
Yang Guo
Fuhong Cai
Sailing He
Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis
Sensors
light-sheet microscopy (LSM)
laser triangulation
surface topography
line scanning
3D reconstruction
quantitative analysis
title Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis
title_full Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis
title_fullStr Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis
title_short Light-Sheet Microscopy for Surface Topography Measurements and Quantitative Analysis
title_sort light sheet microscopy for surface topography measurements and quantitative analysis
topic light-sheet microscopy (LSM)
laser triangulation
surface topography
line scanning
3D reconstruction
quantitative analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/10/2842
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