Microscope with tunable acoustic gradient index of refraction lens enabling multiple focal plan imaging

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9946081
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14970135

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An apparatus, system and method for microscopy. The apparatus, system and method includes a stage configured to receive an item; a tunable acoustic gradient index of refraction (TAG) lens having a first aspect positioned to image the received item, wherein the first aspect of the TAG lens is configured to have an optical power profile in accordance with an operational frequency of the TAG lens; one or more lenses configured to magnify an image of the received item at a viewing point; and at least one pulsed light source configured to illuminate the received item and to pulse at one or more points within the optical power profile of the TAG lens.

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MITUTOYO OPTICS MANUFACTURING AMERICA CORPORATIONC/O MICRO ENCODER 11533 N E 118TH STREET KIRKLAND WA 98034

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Arnold, Craig B Princeton, US 26 410

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