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Validate instrument performance through tests on field illumination, axial resolution, chromatic aberration, laser power, stability, and beam alignment. Deviation measurements and evaluations at UV field illumination intervals for various objectives and test samples.
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Instrument Performance --Tests • Field illumination (plastic slides, beads) • Axial resolution (mirror) • Chromatic aberration (1 u beads, mirror) • Laser power (meter, test sample) • Laser stability (plastic slide, transmission detector) • Beam alignment (focal check,mirror,bead)
647 488 568 Deviation = +10%, +17%, +13%
UV Field Illumination 12.5% intervals 47 123 INTENSITY=230 100X Objective (1.4 NA)
5X Objective (.25 NA) 12.5% intervals
20X Objective (.7 NA) 12.5% intervals
Axial Registration Mirror Test 63X objective (1.2NA) (Chromatic Aberration)
63x ( 1.2NA) objective 647 568 488
568 647 488
488 nm + 568nm 568 nm 488 nm + 568nm 568 nm
Test Samples • Beads: Spherotech 10 micron, MP focal check, 1 micron, submicron • Front silvered mirror • Silicon chip • Biological samples-Diatoms, Pollen, MP Fluo slide, User defined specimen • Fluorescence Plastic Slide
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Dry Objectives • Lower NA’s --Less resolution • Longer working distance • Cleaner working environment