Optical Imaging Techniques in Cell Biology

Publisher: CRC

Number Of Pages: 288

Publication Date: 2006-11-06

Sales Rank: 797631

ISBN / ASIN: 0849339197

EAN: 9780849339196

Binding: Hardcover

Manufacturer: CRC

Studio: CRC

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Book Description:

Covering the basics of optical microscopy, as well as recent techniques such as fluorescent lifetime imaging and Förster resonance energy transfer, Optical Imaging Techniques in Cell Biology serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and students. The author, a renowned scientist, known internationally as an instructor in optical imaging, employs a highly accessible and uniform style. He discusses basic microscopes and their underlying principles, image optimization, and extensions to the confocal principle, including their value to the biologist. He also covers advanced techniques such as deconvolution and fluorescent probes, and offers a preview of future imaging tools and techniques.