Performance of serial time-encoded amplified microscopy

@article{Tsia2010PerformanceOS,
  title={Performance of serial time-encoded amplified microscopy},
  author={Kevin K. Tsia and Keisuke Goda and Dale L. Capewell and Bahram Jalali},
  journal={CLEO/QELS: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications},
  year={2010},
  pages={1-2}
}
  • K. Tsia, K. Goda, B. Jalali
  • Published 10 May 2010
  • Biology
  • CLEO/QELS: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications
Serial time-encoded amplified microscopy (STEAM) is a new high-sensitivity ultrafast real-time imaging modality. Here we describe an analysis of its spatial resolution, frame rate, and detection sensitivity. 
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