Microscopy White Papers and Case Studies

1. From Incandescent To LED: The Evolution Of Efficient Artificial Lighting 9/16/2025

   LED lighting offers 80-90% energy efficiency, vastly outperforming incandescent bulbs, saves costs, lasts longer, and reduces environmental impact due to the use of fewer toxic materials.

2. Measuring Scanning Motion Flatness With AFM 9/2/2025

   Learn how scanners used for high resolution metrology measurements should be designed and tested for flatness of motion, particularly for atomic force microscopy (AFM).

3. From Pixels To Probes: Demystifying AFM Software 8/20/2025

   AFM users cannot draw meaningful data from different hardware components, as well as the overall AFM system, without smooth interoperability between those elements.

4. Key Specifications For Custom Microscope Objective Lenses 7/28/2025

   Explore critical design specifications for custom microscope objective lenses, including resolution, numerical aperture, field of view, aberrations, and working distance.

5. High-Performance Photodetectors For Advanced Microscopy 5/28/2025

   Opto Diode’s AXUV photodetectors offer fast, low-noise electron and X-ray detection for microscopy and surface science, with customizable, compact, vacuum-compatible designs.

6. Out In The Neon Light: Quantum Sensing's New Dawn For Photonics 5/15/2025

   Recent quantum breakthroughs overcome decoherence and enable mass production, driving photonics innovation across medical and environmental applications.

7. How Lattice Light-Sheet Microscopy Is Transforming Biological Imaging 5/5/2025

   Lattice light-sheet microscopy has revolutionized biological imaging technology, improving our ability to observe dynamic cellular processes with unprecedented clarity and minimal sample disruption.

8. How To Make The Most Of Automate And The CLEO Conference 4/9/2025

   It’s almost show time with both Automate 2025 and the CLEO Conference just around the corner. Let’s take a look at two of the photonics industry’s most-anticipated shows.

9. AFM Or Electron Microscopy: A Battle Of Imaging Titans 3/10/2025

   Atomic Force Microscopy and Electron Microscopy cater to diverse scientific and industrial applications. Understanding their advantages and limitations is essential for selecting the appropriate technique.

10. Building A Do-It-Yourself Quantum Scanning Microscope 2/25/2025

    A DIY quantum scanning microscope is a viable option for users who prefer to modify the experiment setup or cannot reserve adequate time on a shared instrument.