Abstract
We report on the design and performance of a high stability scanning confocal microscope for optical microscopy at low temperatures. By scanning the beam in a cold objective lens system, we achieve wide fields of view without compromising image quality. Photoluminescence from single nitrogen-vacancy centers in high purity diamond is used to illustrate the imaging and stability performance of the microscope.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 093705 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Review of Scientific Instruments |
Volume | 81 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Sep 2010 |
Keywords
- beam-scanning
- confocal optical microscope
- photoluminescence