Optimal rejection of the image extinction in confocal scanning microscopy

12 This paper shows the mathematical expression of the light such as the extinction curve in the optical fields of system using AO deflector, and the axial/lateral response experimentally when the error sources change. We propose the progressive methods for the rejection of image extinction as the following. At first, for having the corrected image, small spot and long scan range, this paper shows that the optimal design having the multi-objects can be used by choosing the unitary lens device in confocal scanning microscopy. At second, in order to compensate for the intensity cancellation at the end profile that may be the cause of waviness for the optical image, this paper shows that it is efficient to schedule the frequency of scan. According to characteristics of the extinction curve and axial/lateral response having the error property, we can define the frequency and sensitivity of as their robustness.© (2001) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.