Finite and infinite conjugate objectives


Reading time: 1 min 2 sec An objective is nothing but a compound lens, like a normal lens, the only difference is they are much more potent in terms of numerical aperture, resolution and magnification. In microscopes, objectives are mainly used with two optical designs: finite or infinite conjugate designs. In a finite optical design, the light from a spot is focused into another spot … Continue reading Finite and infinite conjugate objectives

Taking Fourier plane out of an objective for angle-resolved measurements.


Reading time: 2 min 14 sec. We know that a simple lens is a Fourier transform engine, which does complicated ‘Fourier calculations’ of any object faster than any computer available today! An object placed at a distance d from the lens forms its Fourier image at the back focal length (f) of the lens. As we know, Fourier image is always formed at the focal … Continue reading Taking Fourier plane out of an objective for angle-resolved measurements.