Abstract
The conventional optical microscopes have been used widely in scientific research and in clinical practice. The modern digital microscopic devices combine the power of optical imaging and computerized analysis, archiving and communication techniques. It has a great potential in pathological examinations for improving the efficiency and accuracy of clinical diagnosis. This chapter reviews the basic optical principles of conventional microscopes, fluorescence microscopes and electron microscopes. The recent developments and future clinical applications of advanced digital microscopic imaging methods and computer assisted diagnosis schemes are also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Biophotonics in Pathology |
Subtitle of host publication | Pathology at the Crossroads |
Publisher | IOS Press |
Pages | 1-22 |
Number of pages | 22 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781614992349 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781614992332 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 11 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine