Patent ID: 8610996
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A tunable multiple laser pulse scanning microscope applying at least two pulsed laser beams with distinct wavelengths incident simultaneously or at a specific time delay on a scanning spot of a sample to be imaged, comprising: a first pulsed laser light source providing a first laser pulse of a first distinct wavelength; a second pulsed laser light source providing a second laser pulse of a second distinct wavelength; an acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF) for tuning at least one of the first and second laser pulses sent through the acousto-optic tunable filter; a delay stage provided one of upstream of the acousto-optic tunable filter and in parallel to the acousto-optic tunable filter for delaying the at least one of the first and second laser pulses; and an actuator for moving the delay stage depending on the time delay between the first and second laser pulse downstream of the acousto-optic tunable filter.