An optical system, featuring an acousto-optic element, was designed as an illumination source for a microscope. This arrangement provides significant advantages over conventional light sources. First, the wavelength of illumination can be readily changed; second, the intensity of the illumination can be adjusted to a constant level; third, both the wavelength and intensity changes can be accomplished at rates up to several MHz by signals originating in computer software.

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National Institute of Health (NIH)
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Division of Research Services (DRS)
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Intramural Research (Z01)
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1Z01RS010246-01
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3978350
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1
Fiscal Year
1986
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Research Services
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United States
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