| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2084427 | European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Since its seminal introduction 50 years ago, confocal microscopy has been applied in numerous fields in life sciences. This review presents the different key elements of confocal microscopes, in particular scanning techniques, light sources and especially laser sources are described in this review. Furthermore, an overview of the different image processing systems coupled with confocal microscopy is provided. The chapter closes with the applications of confocal microscopy in drug delivery to the eye.
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Authors
Pascal Furrer, Robert Gurny,