Second Harmonic Generation Imaging by Francesco S. Pavone, Pa... - 9780367379902

CRC Press

Second Harmonic Generation ImagingAuthor(s): Francesco S. Pavone, Paul J. Campagnola\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367379902, 978-0367379902\nSynopsis\nSecond-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy has shown great promise for imaging live cells and tissues, with applications in basic science, medical research, and tissue engineering. Second Harmonic Generation Imaging offers a complete guide to this optical modality, from basic principles, instrumentation, methods, and image analysis to biomedical applications. The book features contributions by experts in second-harmonic imaging, including many pioneering researchers in the field. Written for researchers at all levels, it takes an in-depth look at the current state of the art and possibilities of SHG microscopy.\n\nOrganized into three sections, the book:\n\nProvides an introduction to the physics of the process, step-by-step instructions on how to build an SH.