fluorescence microscopy

A microscope configured to excite fluorophores within a sample and subsequently form an image using the emitted fluorescence.

Synonyms: epifluorescence microscope

See also: fluorescence, fluorophore, excitation filter, emission filter, dichroic mirror

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蛍光観察法概論

蛍光標本観察に必要な基本的な装置と技術