Patent ID: 8228499
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A method for positioning at least one specimen in a specimen space of a microscope arrangement, the method comprising: repeatedly changing the orientation of the specimen relative to the optical axis of a detection objective; and obtaining image information from the specimen from every resulting detection direction; wherein, during the step of repeatedly changing the orientation of the specimen, the specimen is held in such a way that a substantially unobstructed view of the specimen or of parts of the specimen is ensured from every detection direction; wherein the specimen is embedded in a transparent gel, the gel is shaped to form a gel body, and the gel body is fixed in the specimen space by means of a holding device which is rotatable around an axis of rotation perpendicular to the optical axis of the detection objective; wherein the detection direction is changed by a rotation of the holding device; wherein a specimen is positioned at a predetermined position within the gel; and wherein the gel is initially pre-shaped to form a gel body which is provided with a cutout for the specimen, the specimen is then inserted into the cutout, and the specimen is positioned inside the cutout.