FPM

Fourier Ptychographic Microscopy

Computational High-Resolution, Wide Field of View Imaging of the Microscopic Universe.

This image illustrates our Fourier Ptychography Microscopy setup [1], which utilizes multiple green LED illuminations to capture intricate details of a butterfly antenna. By combining data from different light sources, we produce a super-resolution image that reveals the specimen’s fine structures. Unlike traditional staining methods, such as fluorescence microscopy, this technique does not alter the specimen’s properties or require staining. Instead, it images the specimen using the phase of light, allowing for the study of biological samples in their natural state.

[1] John Meshreki, Syed Muhammad Kazim, and Ivo Ihrke, “Optical system characterization in Fourier ptychographic microscopy,” Opt. Continuum 3, 2218-2231 (2024)

Contact

Prof Dr Ivo Ihrke
Chair for Computational Sensorics and Communication Engineering
Center for Sensor Systems (ZESS)