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A multiaxis stage configured for rapid observations of plane samples at multiple angles

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Lamvik, M; Grego, S
Published in: Review of Scientific Instruments
December 1, 2005

We describe a mechanical configuration that allows any point on a flat sample to be moved to any angle of tilt and rotation (within the limits of which the stage is capable) while maintaining the area of interest at a constant focus and within the field of view of a fixed optical system. We describe eight axes of movement required to obtain the desired stability of focus and view area. We demonstrate the proposed concept by assembling an instrument using mostly existing parts. This optical-microscope-based instrument allows sample tilts to 60° and unlimited rotation while maintaining the point of interest within better than 17 μm in x, y, and z of the center of the field of view of a 100× optical system. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.

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Review of Scientific Instruments

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0034-6748

Publication Date

December 1, 2005

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76

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12

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1 / 3

Related Subject Headings

  • Applied Physics
  • 09 Engineering
  • 03 Chemical Sciences
  • 02 Physical Sciences
 

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Lamvik, M., & Grego, S. (2005). A multiaxis stage configured for rapid observations of plane samples at multiple angles. Review of Scientific Instruments, 76(12), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2140444
Lamvik, M., and S. Grego. “A multiaxis stage configured for rapid observations of plane samples at multiple angles.” Review of Scientific Instruments 76, no. 12 (December 1, 2005): 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2140444.
Lamvik M, Grego S. A multiaxis stage configured for rapid observations of plane samples at multiple angles. Review of Scientific Instruments. 2005 Dec 1;76(12):1–3.
Lamvik, M., and S. Grego. “A multiaxis stage configured for rapid observations of plane samples at multiple angles.” Review of Scientific Instruments, vol. 76, no. 12, Dec. 2005, pp. 1–3. Scopus, doi:10.1063/1.2140444.
Lamvik M, Grego S. A multiaxis stage configured for rapid observations of plane samples at multiple angles. Review of Scientific Instruments. 2005 Dec 1;76(12):1–3.

Published In

Review of Scientific Instruments

DOI

ISSN

0034-6748

Publication Date

December 1, 2005

Volume

76

Issue

12

Start / End Page

1 / 3

Related Subject Headings

  • Applied Physics
  • 09 Engineering
  • 03 Chemical Sciences
  • 02 Physical Sciences